How far is Mountainburg, AR from Pleasant Hill, AR?

The driving distance from Mountainburg, AR to Pleasant Hill, AR is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
24.79 mi
00h 28m
Flight
10.3 mi
16.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.3 mi
Kilometers
16.58 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.79 mi
Kilometers
39.9 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 12:32 AM CDT
Return by in Mountainburg
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountainburg
2026-04-15T00:03
Arrive Pleasant Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 12:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Alma
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Mountainburg
12.4 mi
00h 14m
To Pleasant Hill
12.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountainburg and Pleasant Hill.

  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

    9.2 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 215: Mulberry

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1288 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road

    723 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Hill Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
11.6 mi · 47%
Dollard Road
10.1 mi · 41%
State Highway 282
1.52 mi · 6%
AR 215
0.37 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Pleasant Hill Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

11 mi · 00h 11m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
00h 14m from Mountainburg
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mountainburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountainburg to Pleasant Hill?

The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Mountainburg and 12.4 miles from Pleasant Hill.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mountainburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountainburg and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 10.3 mi (16.58 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 Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.5217500, -94.0490900
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountainburg (-94.16743, 35.63564)
End: Pleasant Hill (-94.04909, 35.52175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.59
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.29 $6.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.71 $7.41
Premium $4.63 $4.02 $8.05
Diesel $5.42 $4.71 $9.42

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 Pleasant Hill. The current time is 00:03:39.

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.