How far is Lake City, AR from Springdale, AR?
The driving distance from Lake City, AR to Springdale, AR is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Springdale.
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Start on Carter Street
113 m · 21 sec · Carter Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
11 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Carter Street
101 m · 19 sec · Carter Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
72 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Street
793 ft · 40 sec · Cottonwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Joe N Martin Expressway
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Continue straight
55.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Turn right
133 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
126 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1277 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway
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Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass
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Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass
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Turn right
22.6 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2728 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
56.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road
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Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Emma Avenue
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Turn right onto North Commercial Street
636 ft · 28 sec · North Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake City and Springdale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
56.4 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lake City and Sunny near Springdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake City to Springdale?
The road trip is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Briarcliff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Lake City and 133.4 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 7:02 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 then Mostly Sunny around Lake City and Sunny near Springdale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 208.08 mi (334.87 km).
#1 Lake City
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,650 |
| Coordinates | 35.8161900, -90.4342700 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springdale
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 81,115 |
| Coordinates | 36.1867400, -94.1288100 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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