How far is Gurdon, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Gurdon, AR to Springdale, AR is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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
221.16 mi
04h 12m
Flight
165.97 mi
267.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.97 mi
Kilometers
267.11 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.16 mi
Kilometers
355.93 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM CDT
Return by in Gurdon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gurdon
2026-04-22T20:10
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gurdon
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
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Gurdon
125.8 mi
02h 06m
To Springdale
95.3 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Gurdon and Springdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Elm Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    806 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    35.3 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs

    1816 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Malvern Avenue

    2602 ft · 34 sec · Malvern Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hot Springs Bypass

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    56 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  31. 31

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
65.1 mi · 29%
Hot Springs Bypass
50.8 mi · 23%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 21%
North Elm Street
41.2 mi · 19%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Road
12.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 05m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
02h 06m from Gurdon
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gurdon 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 Gurdon to Springdale?

The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Gurdon and 95.3 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.54 one way or $59.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gurdon and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gurdon and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 165.97 mi (267.11 km).

Gurdon

#1 Gurdon

City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,066
Coordinates33.9209400, -93.1540600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: North Elm Street (-93.154083, 33.920956)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.8 gal
29.54 L · about $29.54
Round trip
$59.08
15.6 gal · 59.08 L
Estimated CO2
69.3 kg one way
Round trip: 138.6 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.54 $59.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.22 $66.44
Premium $4.63 $36.07 $72.15
Diesel $5.42 $42.24 $84.47

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 Gurdon and Springdale. The current time is 20:10:16.

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.