How far is Lamar, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Lamar, AR to Springdale, AR is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.22 mi
01h 45m
Flight
66.18 mi
106.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.18 mi
Kilometers
106.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.22 mi
Kilometers
172.55 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Return by in Lamar
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lamar
2026-04-23T05:28
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lamar
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alma
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Lamar
53.6 mi
00h 52m
To Springdale
53.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
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 Lamar and Springdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    10 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Seminary Street

    99 m · 17 sec · South Seminary Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    946 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  12. 12

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lamar 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
53 mi · 49%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 44%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 3%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.33 mi · 1%
West Johnson Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

51 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
00h 52m from Lamar
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Lamar and 53.7 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.31 one way or $28.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lamar and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 66.18 mi (106.51 km).

Lamar

#1 Lamar

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,729
Coordinates35.4406400, -93.3879600
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-93.387977, 35.440629)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.32 L · about $14.31
Round trip
$28.63
7.56 gal · 28.64 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.31 $28.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.10 $32.20
Premium $4.63 $17.48 $34.96
Diesel $5.42 $20.47 $40.94

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 Lamar and Springdale. The current time is 05:28:38.

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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.