How far is Harrisburg, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, AR to Springdale, AR is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
284.44 mi
04h 36m
Flight
195.79 mi
315.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.79 mi
Kilometers
315.1 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.44 mi
Kilometers
457.76 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Sun, May 31, 6:29 AM CDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, May 31, 11:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-31T01:53
Arrive Springdale
Sun, May 31, 6:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg
142 mi
02h 18m
To Springdale
142.4 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jackson Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Amagon Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Amagon Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 14

    6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51.9 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  19. 19

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg 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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 52%
State Highway 14
71.8 mi · 25%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 16%
Main Street
6.15 mi · 2%
Amagon Street
4.06 mi · 1%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.7 mi
195.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 18m from Harrisburg
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Springdale?

The road trip is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 142 miles from Harrisburg and 142.4 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.7 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.02 one way or $76.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Harrisburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Harrisburg and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 195.79 mi (315.1 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

City in Arkansas, United States

Population2,289
Coordinates35.5642500, -90.7167800
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jackson Street (-90.716834, 35.56413)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.04 gal
37.99 L · about $38.02
Round trip
$76.04
20.08 gal · 75.98 L
Estimated CO2
89.2 kg one way
Round trip: 178.5 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.02 $76.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.76 $85.52
Premium $4.63 $46.43 $92.87
Diesel $5.42 $54.37 $108.73

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Springdale. The current time is 01:53:02.

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.