How far is Earle, AR from Springdale, AR?
The driving distance from Earle, AR to Springdale, AR is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Earle and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Earle and Springdale.
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Start on the route
627 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Barton Street
1841 ft · 42 sec · Barton Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2376 ft · 49 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
596 ft · 12 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Cross Street
1219 ft · 29 sec · Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arkansas Avenue
1385 ft · 28 sec · Arkansas Avenue
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Continue on Arkansas Street
141 m · 11 sec · Arkansas Street
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Turn right onto Lee Avenue
9.7 mi · 17 min · Lee Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 West: Little Rock
1998 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
247.4 mi · 4 hr 10 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 Earle and Springdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
247 mi · 04h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Earle 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 Earle to Springdale?
The road trip is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.5 miles from Earle and 137.4 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 79 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 7:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.27 one way or $78.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Earle and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.
Stop Ideas Near Plumerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plumerville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Earle and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 214.82 mi (345.72 km).
#1 Earle
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,164 |
| Coordinates | 35.2750900, -90.4667700 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $39.27 | $78.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.17 | $88.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.96 | $95.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.15 | $112.31 |
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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