How far is Mountainburg, AR from Meadows, AR?

The driving distance from Mountainburg, AR to Meadows, AR is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
13.1 mi
00h 18m
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
13.1 mi
Kilometers
21.09 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadows
Tue, Apr 14, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Mountainburg
Tue, Apr 14, 11:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountainburg
2026-04-14T22:25
Arrive Meadows
Tue, Apr 14, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mountainburg
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 Mountainburg
6.6 mi
00h 09m
To Meadows
6.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 km · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 282

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 282

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Dollard Road

    2918 ft · 1 min · Dollard Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Collum Lane

    2738 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Collum Lane West

    1 mi · 3 min · Collum Lane West

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    150 m · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dollard Road
9.14 mi · 70%
State Highway 282
1.52 mi · 12%
Collum Lane West
1.04 mi · 8%
Collum Lane
0.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dollard Road

Merge slight left

8.24 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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudy
00h 09m from Mountainburg
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 6.6 miles from Mountainburg and 6.5 miles from Meadows.

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 1.8 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 7:52 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 around Mountainburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meadows.

Flight Path Map

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

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#1 Mountainburg

Township in Crawford County, Arkansas

Population612
Coordinates35.6356400, -94.1674300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Meadows

Meadows is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4931400, -94.2671500
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountainburg (-94.16743, 35.63564)
End: Meadows (-94.26715, 35.49314)

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
1.75 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.48
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Mountainburg and Meadows. The current time is 22:25:05.

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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.