How far is Kensett, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Kensett, AR to Springdale, AR is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
220.66 mi
03h 35m
Flight
153.03 mi
246.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.03 mi
Kilometers
246.27 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.66 mi
Kilometers
355.11 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM CDT
Return by in Kensett
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kensett
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Springdale
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kensett
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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Kensett
110.5 mi
01h 47m
To Springdale
110.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
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 Kensett and Springdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 1st Street

    75 m · 10 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Wilbur Mills Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wilbur Mills Avenue

  3. 3

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

    2493 ft · 1 min · East Race Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

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

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  16. 16

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensett 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 67%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 21%
East Race Avenue
18.3 mi · 8%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 1%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
West Wilbur Mills Avenue
1.53 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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.6 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 47m from Kensett
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kensett 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 Kensett to Springdale?

The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Kensett and 110.1 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.50 one way or $59.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kensett and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kensett and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 153.03 mi (246.27 km).

Kensett

#1 Kensett

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,615
Coordinates35.2317500, -91.6676400
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 1st Street (-91.667733, 35.231831)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
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
7.79 gal
29.47 L · about $29.50
Round trip
$59.00
15.58 gal · 58.94 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.50 $59.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.18 $66.36
Premium $4.63 $36.03 $72.06
Diesel $5.42 $42.18 $84.37

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 Kensett and Springdale. The current time is 19:21:15.

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.