How far is Alma, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Alma, AR to Springdale, AR is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.3 mi
00h 57m
Flight
49.26 mi
79.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.26 mi
Kilometers
79.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.3 mi
Kilometers
93.82 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in Alma
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alma
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alma
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Winslow
AR

City in Washington County, Arkansas, United States

From Alma
28 mi
00h 28m
To Springdale
30.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and Springdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alma and Springdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Fayetteville Avenue

    1006 ft · 31 sec · Fayetteville Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Avenue

    1879 ft · 54 sec · Fayetteville Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 71 North

    2388 ft · 47 sec · US Highway 71 North

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Commercial Street

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and Springdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 80%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 6%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 4%
North College Avenue
1.33 mi · 2%
West Johnson Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
Fayetteville Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Continue straight

46.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winslow
00h 28m from Alma
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alma and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alma to Springdale?

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winslow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Alma and 30.3 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alma and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 49.26 mi (79.27 km).

Alma

#1 Alma

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,887
Coordinates35.4778700, -94.2218800
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville Avenue (-94.221646, 35.477904)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.79 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.60
4.12 gal · 15.58 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.80 $15.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.77 $17.55
Premium $4.63 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $5.42 $11.15 $22.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alma and Springdale. The current time is 00:05:23.

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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.