How far is Elm Springs, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Elm Springs, AR to Springdale, AR is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.36 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.04 mi
9.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.04 mi
Kilometers
9.72 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.36 mi
Kilometers
11.85 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Tue, May 5, 4:53 AM CDT
Return by in Elm Springs
Tue, May 5, 5:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elm Springs
2026-05-05T04:37
Arrive Springdale
Tue, May 5, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elm Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Tontitown
AR

Township in Washington County, Arkansas

From Elm Springs
3.7 mi
00h 08m
To Springdale
3.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elm Springs and Springdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elm Springs and Springdale.

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    34 m · 7 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    1111 ft · 32 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Springs Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Elm Springs Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Elm Springs Road

    50 m · 7 sec · Elm Springs Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Elm Springs Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Elm Springs Road

  6. 6

    Continue on White Road

    1247 ft · 27 sec · White Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Huntsville Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West Huntsville Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    706 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Johnson Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Commercial Street

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elm Springs and Springdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
148.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elm Springs Road
4.74 mi · 64%
West Huntsville Avenue
1.96 mi · 27%
White Road
0.24 mi · 3%
North Elm Street
0.21 mi · 3%
Spring Street
0.13 mi · 2%
East Johnson Avenue
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Elm Springs Road

Turn right onto Elm Springs Road

3.24 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tontitown
00h 08m from Elm Springs
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elm Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elm Springs to Springdale?

The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tontitown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Elm Springs and 3.7 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elm Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elm Springs and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 6.04 mi (9.72 km).

Elm Springs

#1 Elm Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,418
Coordinates36.2061900, -94.2343700
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-94.2344, 36.206141)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.97
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.98 $1.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.63 $1.20 $2.41
Diesel $5.42 $1.41 $2.82

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Elm Springs and Springdale. The current time is 04:37:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.