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

The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.69 mi
03h 01m
Flight
84.21 mi
135.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
124.69 mi
Kilometers
200.67 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Home
Mon, Jun 1, 9:31 PM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Tue, Jun 2, 12:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-06-01T18:30
Arrive Mountain Home
Mon, Jun 1, 9:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russellville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Russellville
62.3 mi
01h 30m
To Mountain Home
62.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance T-storms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Arkansas Avenue

    5 mi · 9 min · North Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on South Market Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Camp Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camp Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 7 North

    31.2 mi · 46 min · State Route 7 North

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    32.2 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    752 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    73 m · 16 sec · East 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Baker Street

    71 m · 16 sec · South Baker Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    59 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 7 North
41.8 mi · 34%
North Arkansas Avenue
5 mi · 4%
South Market Street
4.2 mi · 3%
Camp Street
0.79 mi · 1%
East 7th Street
0.05 mi
South Baker Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

32.2 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
84.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
01h 30m from Russellville
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

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

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 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.66 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mountain Home

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

Population12,330
Coordinates36.3353400, -92.3851600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Russellville (-93.13379, 35.27842)
End: Mountain Home (-92.38516, 36.33534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.66 L · about $16.66
Round trip
$33.33
8.8 gal · 33.32 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.66 $33.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.74 $37.48
Premium $4.63 $20.35 $40.70
Diesel $5.42 $23.83 $47.65

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 Russellville and Mountain Home. The current time is 18:30:05.

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.