How far is Lake Hamilton, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Lake Hamilton, AR to Springdale, AR is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
197.87 mi
03h 42m
Flight
134.99 mi
217.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.99 mi
Kilometers
217.24 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.87 mi
Kilometers
318.44 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Hamilton
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Hamilton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Lake Hamilton
102.9 mi
01h 51m
To Springdale
94.9 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hamilton and Springdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pakis Street

    676 ft · 13 sec · Pakis Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    641 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hot Springs Bypass

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    56 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

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

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  26. 26

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Hamilton 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
65.1 mi · 33%
Hot Springs Bypass
50.8 mi · 26%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 24%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 7%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 2%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 2%
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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 51m from Lake Hamilton
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Hamilton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Hamilton to Springdale?

The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 102.9 miles from Lake Hamilton and 94.9 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Hamilton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Hamilton and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 134.99 mi (217.24 km).

Lake Hamilton

#1 Lake Hamilton

Town in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population2,135
Coordinates34.4245300, -93.0951800
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-93.095219, 34.424578)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.43 L · about $26.43
Round trip
$52.87
13.96 gal · 52.86 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.43 $52.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.73 $59.46
Premium $4.63 $32.28 $64.57
Diesel $5.42 $37.80 $75.59

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 Lake Hamilton and Springdale. The current time is 06:00:21.

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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.