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

The driving distance from Heber Springs, AR to Springdale, AR is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
206.24 mi
03h 31m
Flight
126.93 mi
204.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.93 mi
Kilometers
204.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.24 mi
Kilometers
331.91 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Sat, May 30, 12:29 PM CDT
Return by in Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 4:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heber Springs
2026-05-30T08:58
Arrive Springdale
Sat, May 30, 12:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heber Springs
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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Heber Springs
104 mi
01h 45m
To Springdale
102.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1499 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Heber Spring Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Heber Spring Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Heber Springs Road

    25.7 mi · 38 min · Heber Springs Road

  6. 6

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

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Broadview Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  8. 8

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    112.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  17. 17

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
114 mi · 55%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 23%
Heber Springs Road
25.7 mi · 12%
North Broadview Street
7.33 mi · 4%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 2%
US Highway 65
3.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Skyline Drive

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 52m

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.3 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 45m from Heber Springs
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Heber Springs 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 Heber Springs to Springdale?

The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Heber Springs and 102.2 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.3 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Heber Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heber Springs and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 126.93 mi (204.27 km).

Heber Springs

#1 Heber Springs

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.4914700, -92.0312600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-92.031253, 35.491554)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.55 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.14
14.56 gal · 55.1 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.57 $55.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.01 $62.01
Premium $4.63 $33.67 $67.34
Diesel $5.42 $39.42 $78.84

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Heber Springs and Springdale. The current time is 08:58:24.

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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.