How far is Mountain Home, AR from Russellville, AR?

The driving distance from Mountain Home, AR to Russellville, AR is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.31 mi
02h 36m
Flight
84.21 mi
135.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.21 mi
Kilometers
135.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.31 mi
Kilometers
193.62 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russellville
Mon, Jun 1, 7:53 PM CDT
Return by in Mountain Home
Mon, Jun 1, 10:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Home
2026-06-01T17:16
Arrive Russellville
Mon, Jun 1, 7:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Home
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Jasper
AR

City in Newton County, Arkansas, United States

From Mountain Home
62.3 mi
01h 18m
To Russellville
58 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance T-storms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Home and Russellville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and Russellville.

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    16 m · 9 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1000 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right

    17.7 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    32 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Market Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Arkansas Avenue

    5 mi · 9 min · North Arkansas Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Home and Russellville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
20.3 mi · 17%
North Arkansas Avenue
5 mi · 4%
Market Street
4.2 mi · 3%
East 6th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

32 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
84.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
01h 18m from Mountain Home
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance T-storms leaving Mountain Home and Sunny near Russellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain Home to Russellville?

The road trip is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Mountain Home and 58 miles from Russellville.

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

The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms around Mountain Home and Sunny near Russellville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Russellville. Straight-line distance: 84.21 mi (135.53 km).

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#1 Mountain Home

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

Population12,330
Coordinates36.3353400, -92.3851600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Russellville

#2 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-92.385156, 36.335411)
End: North Arkansas Avenue (-93.133718, 35.278419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.07 L · about $16.09
Round trip
$32.19
8.5 gal · 32.14 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.09 $32.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.10 $36.20
Premium $4.63 $19.66 $39.31
Diesel $5.42 $23.01 $46.03

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Home and Russellville. The current time is 17:16:57.

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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.