How far is De Queen, AR from Russellville, AR?

The driving distance from De Queen, AR to Russellville, AR is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.41 mi
02h 59m
Flight
109.8 mi
176.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.8 mi
Kilometers
176.7 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.41 mi
Kilometers
235.62 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russellville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:21 PM CDT
Return by in De Queen
Thu, Oct 15, 9:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Queen
2026-10-15T15:22
Arrive Russellville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Queen
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
Waldron
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From De Queen
74.8 mi
01h 29m
To Russellville
71.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between De Queen and Russellville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Queen and Russellville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Dequeen Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Collin Raye Drive

    1.1 km · 52 sec · West Collin Raye Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Lakeside Drive

    51.2 mi · 1 hr · North Lakeside Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    25.5 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    43.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · East 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1319 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto North State Highway 7

    63 m · 12 sec · North State Highway 7

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between De Queen and Russellville.

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lakeside Drive
76.6 mi · 52%
East 6th Street
43.2 mi · 30%
Main Street
14.1 mi · 10%
Union Street
4.9 mi · 3%
South Main Street
3.63 mi · 2%
West Collin Raye Drive
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

North Lakeside Drive

Turn left onto North Lakeside Drive

51.2 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
109.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
01h 29m from De Queen
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving De Queen and Sunny near Russellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from De Queen to Russellville?

The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Waldron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from De Queen and 71.6 miles from Russellville.

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

The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around De Queen and Sunny near Russellville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Queen and Russellville. Straight-line distance: 109.8 mi (176.7 km).

De Queen

#1 De Queen

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,406
Coordinates34.0378900, -94.3413200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Russellville

#2 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: West Dequeen Avenue (-94.34132, 34.03776)
End: North Arkansas Avenue (-93.133718, 35.278419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $20.41
Round trip
$40.81
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.41 $40.81
Mid-grade $4.44 $22.96 $45.92
Premium $4.83 $24.95 $49.89
Diesel $5.92 $30.60 $61.19

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between De Queen and Russellville. The current time is 15:22:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.