How far is Cherokee Village, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Cherokee Village, AR to Springdale, AR is about 183.9 miles (296 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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
183.94 mi
03h 30m
Flight
145.8 mi
234.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.8 mi
Kilometers
234.64 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.94 mi
Kilometers
296.02 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Sat, May 30, 8:26 AM CDT
Return by in Cherokee Village
Sat, May 30, 11:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherokee Village
2026-05-30T04:56
Arrive Springdale
Sat, May 30, 8:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherokee Village
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
Pyatt
AR

Human settlement in Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Cherokee Village
91.8 mi
01h 45m
To Springdale
92.1 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherokee Village and Springdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Sequoyah Ridge Road

    46 m · 12 sec · Sequoyah Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hiawatha Drive

    1808 ft · 1 min · Hiawatha Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pontiac Drive

    3186 ft · 2 min · Pontiac Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway

    101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

  9. 9

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Emma Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Emma Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Commercial Street

    636 ft · 28 sec · North Commercial Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 27%
Shield-Hopper Bypass
30.8 mi · 17%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 3%
East Emma Avenue
1.72 mi · 1%
Butterfield Coach Road
1.33 mi · 1%
Pontiac Drive
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

56.4 mi · 01h 06m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
145.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pyatt
01h 45m from Cherokee Village
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cherokee Village and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cherokee Village to Springdale?

The road trip is about 183.9 miles (296 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Pyatt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Cherokee Village and 92.1 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.58 one way or $49.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cherokee Village and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherokee Village and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 145.8 mi (234.64 km).

Cherokee Village

#1 Cherokee Village

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,654
Coordinates36.2978400, -91.5159700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: Sequoyah Ridge Road (-91.515924, 36.297691)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.57 L · about $24.58
Round trip
$49.16
12.98 gal · 49.14 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.58 $49.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.64 $55.28
Premium $4.63 $30.02 $60.03
Diesel $5.42 $35.14 $70.29

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherokee Village and Springdale. The current time is 04:56:11.

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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.