How far is Austin, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Austin, AR to Springdale, AR is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.82 mi
03h 15m
Flight
145.82 mi
234.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.82 mi
Kilometers
234.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.82 mi
Kilometers
321.58 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Tue, Apr 21, 4:01 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Tue, Apr 21, 7:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-21T12:46
Arrive Springdale
Tue, Apr 21, 4:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Austin
100.3 mi
01h 37m
To Springdale
99.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2086 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Cabot

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    61 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 89

  10. 10

    Continue on Tates Mill Road

    1311 ft · 26 sec · Tates Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 107

    7.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 107

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Vilonia Bypass

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Vilonia Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  14. 14

    Continue on East Oak Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  23. 23

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Oak Street
116 mi · 58%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 23%
State Highway 107
7.93 mi · 4%
Vilonia Bypass
6.48 mi · 3%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 3%
State Highway 89
4.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Oak Street

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
145.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 37m from Austin
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from Austin and 99.5 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 145.82 mi (234.68 km).

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#1 Austin

Austin is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9984200, -91.9837600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.983847, 34.998482)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.69 L · about $26.70
Round trip
$53.40
14.1 gal · 53.38 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.70 $53.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.03 $60.05
Premium $4.63 $32.61 $65.21
Diesel $5.42 $38.18 $76.35

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Springdale. The current time is 12:46:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.