How far is Clarksville, AR from Springdale, AR?
Fastest route
The distance between Clarksville, Arkansas and Springdale, Arkansas is 61.79 miles (99.3 kilometers) by car, following the Fulbright Expressway route. The drive time is around 1 hour and 15 minutes, if you don't make any stops.
Here are the steps for the most direct route:
- Head west on W Main St toward Railroad St.
- Turn right to merge onto I-40 W.
- Merge onto I-40 W.
- Take exit 12 for I-49 N toward Fayetteville.
- Continue onto I-49 N.
- Keep right at the fork to continue on Fulbright Expy.
- Take the US-71B N exit on the left toward Springdale.
- Merge onto US-71 BUS NPass by Burger King (on the left in 3.7 mi) and continue onto W Sunset Ave.
If you want to meet halfway between Clarksville and Springdale, Arkansas, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.485992 and -94.240196, or 35º 29' 9.5712" N, 94º 14' 24.7056" W. This location is 49.82 miles away from Clarksville, Arkansas and Springdale, Arkansas and it would take approximately 47 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Springdale.
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Start on North College Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
42.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway
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Continue on North College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue
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Continue on South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street
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Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Springdale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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46.4 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksville 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 Clarksville to Springdale?
The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Rudy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Clarksville and 52.3 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springdale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 61.8 mi (99.45 km).
#1 Clarksville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 9,721 |
| Coordinates | 35.4714700, -93.4665700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springdale
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 81,115 |
| Coordinates | 36.1867400, -94.1288100 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $13.63 | $27.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.65 | $33.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
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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