How far is Des Arc, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Des Arc, AR to Springdale, AR is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
229.88 mi
03h 51m
Flight
169.96 mi
273.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.96 mi
Kilometers
273.52 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.88 mi
Kilometers
369.95 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Des Arc
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Des Arc
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Des Arc
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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Des Arc
115 mi
01h 55m
To Springdale
114.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Des Arc and Springdale.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd

    11 m · 4 sec · North 3rd

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    722 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1545 ft · 48 sec · North 5th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    5.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Continue on Cypress Lake Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Cypress Lake Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 31

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 31

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    881 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    3040 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Center Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  21. 21

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Arc 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Center Street
149 mi · 65%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 20%
State Highway 13
5.78 mi · 3%
Cypress Lake Road
4.31 mi · 2%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 1%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Center 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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
169.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 55m from Des Arc
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Des Arc 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 Des Arc to Springdale?

The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Des Arc and 114.9 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.71 one way or $61.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near London

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around London, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to London.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Des Arc and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 169.96 mi (273.52 km).

Des Arc

#1 Des Arc

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,567
Coordinates34.9770400, -91.4951300
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd (-91.495233, 34.977039)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.71 L · about $30.71
Round trip
$61.43
16.22 gal · 61.42 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.71 $61.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.54 $69.08
Premium $4.63 $37.51 $75.02
Diesel $5.42 $43.92 $87.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Des Arc and Springdale. The current time is 21:28:31.

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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.