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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Caddo Street
1022 ft · 21 sec · Caddo Street
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street
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Continue on Valley Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Valley Street
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Take the exit right
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
1816 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Road
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Continue on Malvern Avenue
2602 ft · 34 sec · Malvern Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
44.8 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1185 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Continue on 4th Street
14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street
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Continue on North State Highway 7
888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue straight
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hot Springs Village.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arkadelphia and Russellville. Straight-line distance: 80.1 mi (128.91 km).
#1 Arkadelphia
City in Arkansas
| Population | 10,628 |
| Coordinates | 34.1209300, -93.0537800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Russellville
City in Arkansas
| Population | 29,364 |
| Coordinates | 35.2784200, -93.1337900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Arkansas Avenue (-93.133718, 35.278419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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