How far is Star City, AR from Monticello, MN?
The driving distance from Star City, AR to Monticello, MN is about 961.1 miles (1546.7 km), with a travel time of about 17h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 791.9 miles (1274.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 34h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Star City and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star City and Monticello.
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Start on Lincoln Avenue
36 m · 6 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto East Arkansas Avenue
2102 ft · 44 sec · East Arkansas Avenue
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Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Drive
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Turn right onto Highway 530
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 530
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North
2962 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Continue straight
16.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
59.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Continue on Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Central Avenue
138 m · 16 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
1109 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
116.2 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North: Des Moines
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
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Continue straight
724 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas City, Des Moines
599 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, MO 110 East: Des Moines
2281 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
179.6 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3105 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 235 South: Minneapolis, Des Moines
220.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
15.9 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2016 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
2531 ft · 1 min · Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Star City and Monticello.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 235 South: Minneapolis, Des Moines
220 mi · 03h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Star City and Partly Sunny near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Star City to Monticello?
The road trip is about 961.1 miles (1546.7 km) and usually takes 17h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 479.2 miles from Star City and 481.9 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 791.9 miles (1274.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 169.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $122.48 one way or $244.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 301.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Star City and Partly Sunny near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlborough.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Star City and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 791.85 mi (1274.36 km).
#1 Star City
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,030 |
| Coordinates | 33.9428800, -91.8434700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monticello
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,356 |
| Coordinates | 45.3055200, -93.7941400 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-93.79414, 45.30552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1547 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.61 | $122.48 | $244.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.11 | $139.27 | $278.54 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $152.39 | $304.78 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $195.15 | $390.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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