Origin
Cox Spring, AR
Morning in Cox Spring on Friday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cox Spring, AR to Mount Ida, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cox Spring, AR
Diana ✨
Mount Ida, AR
Leyla Helvaci
Trip Overview
The drive from Cox Spring, AR to Mount Ida, AR covers 18.4 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 8, AR 27, Luzerne Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on AR 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 18.4 miles, with most of the trip on AR 8 and AR 27. The longest continuous stretch is about 10 miles on AR 8.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 8 and AR 27. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 17.5 miles in near Luzerne Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cox Spring, AR to Mount Ida, AR is easy. At 33m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.5 miles (Luzerne Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (Elder Lane): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
17.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Luzerne Street
Turn left onto Luzerne Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Elder Lane
Turn left onto Elder Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 8 | 10 mi | 17m |
| AR 27 | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Luzerne Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Elder Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 8
— 10 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cox Spring, AR and Mount Ida, AR.
1
Start on AR 8
10 mi
·
17 min
·
AR 8
2
Continue on AR 27
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
AR 27
3
Turn left onto Luzerne Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Luzerne Street
4
Turn left onto Elder Lane
149 ft
·
6 sec
·
Elder Lane
5
Arrive at destination
Elder Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mount Ida, AR
Morning in Mount Ida on Friday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cox Spring, AR to Mount Ida, AR covers 18.4 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 8, AR 27, Luzerne Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Cox Spring, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cox Spring, AR to Mount Ida, AR is easy. At 33m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.5 miles (Luzerne Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (Elder Lane): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cox Spring, AR to Mount Ida, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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