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

The driving distance from Mountain Home, AR to Russellville, AR is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
107.32 mi
01h 56m
Flight
75.05 mi
120.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.05 mi
Kilometers
120.78 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.32 mi
Kilometers
172.72 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russellville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Home
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Home
2026-04-19T03:32
Arrive Russellville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Vilonia
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Mountain Home
53.2 mi
00h 58m
To Russellville
54.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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 the route

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Race Avenue

    1219 ft · 36 sec · West Race Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    2542 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Beebe Capps Expressway

    1255 ft · 31 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2491 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    42 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Arkansas Avenue

    32 m · 3 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  16. 16

    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

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
75.4 mi · 70%
South Main Street
16.6 mi · 15%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
North Elm Street
0.48 mi
AR 331
0.3 mi
West Beebe Capps Expressway
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

42 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilonia
00h 58m from Mountain Home
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 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 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Vilonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Mountain Home and 54.1 miles from Russellville.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Mountain Home and Sunny near Russellville.

Stop Ideas Near Vilonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vilonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vilonia.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

38 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

97 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Russellville. Straight-line distance: 75.05 mi (120.78 km).

Mountain Home

#1 Mountain Home

City in Arkansas, United States

Population12,638
Coordinates35.3867500, -91.8090300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Russellville

#2 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 16 (-91.809208, 35.38668)
End: North Arkansas Avenue (-93.133718, 35.278419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.71
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.35 $28.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.63 $17.53 $35.06
Diesel $5.42 $20.52 $41.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Home and Russellville. The current time is 03:32:42.

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.