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:

  1. Head west on W Main St toward Railroad St.
  2. Turn right to merge onto I-40 W.
  3. Merge onto I-40 W.
  4. Take exit 12 for I-49 N toward Fayetteville.
  5. Continue onto I-49 N.
  6. Keep right at the fork to continue on Fulbright Expy.
  7. Take the US-71B N exit on the left toward Springdale.
  8. 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.11 mi
01h 35m
Flight
61.8 mi
99.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.8 mi
Kilometers
99.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.11 mi
Kilometers
164.33 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Sun, Apr 26, 1:53 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 26, 3:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-26T00:18
Arrive Springdale
Sun, Apr 26, 1:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rudy
AR

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

From Clarksville
49.8 mi
00h 47m
To Springdale
52.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North College Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · North College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  11. 11

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  12. 12

    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.

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 46%
West Main Street
45.6 mi · 45%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 3%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.34 mi · 1%
West Johnson Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Continue straight

46.4 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudy
00h 47m from Clarksville
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,721
Coordinates35.4714700, -93.4665700
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: North College Avenue (-93.466356, 35.471467)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.64 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.27
7.2 gal · 27.28 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Springdale. The current time is 00:18:34.

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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.