Origin
Meadows, AR
Night in Meadows on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meadows, AR to Mulberry, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
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6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mulberry, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Meadows, AR to Mulberry, AR covers 14.3 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Mulberry Highway West, Mulberry Highway 64 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.2 miles from Meadows, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 14.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Mulberry Highway West. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.1 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Mulberry Highway West. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (US 64 / Mulberry Highway West): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
5
10 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Dyer, Mulberry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Dyer, Mulberry
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 64 / Mulberry Highway West
At end of road, turn left onto US 64 / Mulberry Highway West
Navigation decision point
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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AR 917 / North Main Street
Turn right onto AR 917 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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East 5th Street
Turn left onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Meadows, AR and Mulberry, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Dyer.
Little Rock
2.4 mi in
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~5m
Dyer
10 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| Mulberry Highway West | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Mulberry Highway 64 West | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Collum Lane West | 1 mi | 3m |
| I 49 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Georgia Ridge Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 7.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadows, AR and Mulberry, AR.
1
Start on this road
492 ft
·
36 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Collum Lane West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Collum Lane West
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
4
Merge onto I 49
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 49
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
6
Merge onto I 40; US 71
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 40; US 71
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Dyer, Mulberry
8
Turn right onto Georgia Ridge Drive
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Georgia Ridge Drive
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mulberry Highway West
10
Continue on US 64
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Highway 64 West
11
Continue on US 64
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 6th Street
12
Turn right onto AR 917
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Turn left onto East 5th Street
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 5th Street
14
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.2 miles from Meadows, AR, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14.3 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.2 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mulberry, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Meadows, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Meadows, AR
This is one driving day of about 14.3 miles and 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Meadows, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 7.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.2 mi from Meadows, AR · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.2 miles from Meadows, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mulberry, AR
The final approach into Mulberry, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mulberry, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Mulberry, AR
Night in Mulberry on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
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Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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 Meadows, AR to Mulberry, AR covers 14.3 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Mulberry Highway West, Mulberry Highway 64 West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Meadows, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (US 64 / Mulberry Highway West): Navigation decision point.
Between Meadows, AR and Mulberry, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Dyer.
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