How far is Meadows, AR from Mountainburg, AR?

The driving distance from Meadows, AR to Mountainburg, AR is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.04 mi
00h 15m
Flight
11.33 mi
18.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.33 mi
Kilometers
18.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.04 mi
Kilometers
20.98 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountainburg
Tue, Apr 14, 9:01 PM CDT
Return by in Meadows
Tue, Apr 14, 9:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadows
2026-04-14T20:46
Arrive Mountainburg
Tue, Apr 14, 9:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meadows
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rudy
AR

Human settlement in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Meadows
6.5 mi
00h 07m
To Mountainburg
6.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
65°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meadows and Mountainburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meadows and Mountainburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    150 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Collum Lane West

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Collum Lane West

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2398 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 282: Mountainburg

    1438 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Dollard Road

    1879 ft · 37 sec · Dollard Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 282

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 282

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadows and Mountainburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Collum Lane West
9.93 mi · 76%
State Highway 282
1.52 mi · 12%
Dollard Road
0.36 mi · 3%
AR 282
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Collum Lane West

Merge slight left

8.25 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudy
00h 07m from Meadows
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Meadows and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mountainburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meadows to Mountainburg?

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rudy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Meadows and 6.5 miles from Mountainburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Meadows and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mountainburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadows and Mountainburg. Straight-line distance: 11.33 mi (18.23 km).

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#1 Meadows

Meadows is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4931400, -94.2671500
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mountainburg

Township in Crawford County, Arkansas

Population612
Coordinates35.6356400, -94.1674300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.267092, 35.493443)
End: East John Wright Lane (-94.167417, 35.635759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.48
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.74 $3.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.63 $2.13 $4.26
Diesel $5.42 $2.49 $4.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meadows and Mountainburg. The current time is 20:46:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.