How far is El Dorado, AR from Springdale, AR?
The driving distance from El Dorado, AR to Springdale, AR is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222 miles (357.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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 05h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Dorado and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado and Springdale.
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Start on Barton Street
21 m · 8 sec · Barton Street
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Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street
83 m · 12 sec · West Hillsboro Street
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Turn left onto South West Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · South West Avenue
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Turn right onto North Calion Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Calion Road
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Continue on Calion Highway
10 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lee Street
35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street
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Turn left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 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 El Dorado and Springdale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left
141 mi · 02h 22m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Dorado 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 El Dorado to Springdale?
The road trip is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from El Dorado and 159.6 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222 miles (357.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.30 one way or $84.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Dorado and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springdale.
Stop Ideas Near Menifee
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 Menifee.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 221.96 mi (357.21 km).
#1 El Dorado
City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 17,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.2076300, -92.6662700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $42.30 | $84.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.57 | $95.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.66 | $103.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.49 | $120.97 |
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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