How far is Arkadelphia, AR from Russellville, AR?

The driving distance from Arkadelphia, AR to Russellville, AR is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
136.59 mi
02h 06m
Flight
80.1 mi
128.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.1 mi
Kilometers
128.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.59 mi
Kilometers
219.82 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russellville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in Arkadelphia
Fri, Apr 17, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arkadelphia
2026-04-17T08:34
Arrive Russellville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arkadelphia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hot Springs Village
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From Arkadelphia
55.8 mi
01h 03m
To Russellville
80.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arkadelphia and Russellville.

  1. 1

    Start on Caddo Street

    1022 ft · 21 sec · Caddo Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Valley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Valley Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs

    1816 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Malvern Avenue

    2602 ft · 34 sec · Malvern Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hot Springs Bypass

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    56 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hot Springs Bypass
50.8 mi · 37%
Valley Street
21.3 mi · 16%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King Road
12.3 mi · 9%
Union Street
4.9 mi · 4%
North 10th Street
3.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hot Springs Bypass

Exit the roundabout

44.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hot Springs Village
01h 03m from Arkadelphia
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arkadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Russellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arkadelphia to Russellville?

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Hot Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Arkadelphia and 80.8 miles from Russellville.

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

The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arkadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Russellville.

Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hot Springs Village, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hot Springs Village.

RAIL

Malvern station

38 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

62 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

66 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arkadelphia and Russellville. Straight-line distance: 80.1 mi (128.91 km).

Arkadelphia

#1 Arkadelphia

City in Arkansas

Population10,628
Coordinates34.1209300, -93.0537800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Russellville

#2 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Caddo Street (-93.053779, 34.120987)
End: North Arkansas Avenue (-93.133718, 35.278419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.25 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.51
9.64 gal · 36.5 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.25 $36.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.53 $41.06
Premium $4.63 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.42 $26.10 $52.20

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Arkadelphia and Russellville. The current time is 08:34:52.

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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.