How far is Fordyce, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Fordyce, AR to Springdale, AR is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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
266.64 mi
04h 13m
Flight
190.56 mi
306.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.56 mi
Kilometers
306.67 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.64 mi
Kilometers
429.12 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM CDT
Return by in Fordyce
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fordyce
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fordyce
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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Fordyce
132.5 mi
02h 06m
To Springdale
134.2 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
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 Fordyce and Springdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fordyce and Springdale.

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    1076 ft · 26 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Moro

    1.4 km · 1 min · Moro

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    36.2 mi · 44 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  14. 14

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 53%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 18%
Moro
37.1 mi · 14%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 7%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 6%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 06m from Fordyce
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fordyce 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 Fordyce to Springdale?

The road trip is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Fordyce and 134.2 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fordyce and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atkins, 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 Atkins.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fordyce and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 190.56 mi (306.67 km).

Fordyce

#1 Fordyce

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,589
Coordinates33.8137200, -92.4129300
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-92.412952, 33.813751)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.41 gal
35.62 L · about $35.64
Round trip
$71.27
18.82 gal · 71.24 L
Estimated CO2
83.6 kg one way
Round trip: 167.3 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.64 $71.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.08 $80.15
Premium $4.63 $43.52 $87.04
Diesel $5.42 $50.96 $101.91

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 Fordyce and Springdale. The current time is 20:12:22.

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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.