How far is Lavaca, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Lavaca, AR to Springdale, AR is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.44 mi
01h 24m
Flight
58.82 mi
94.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.82 mi
Kilometers
94.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.44 mi
Kilometers
126.24 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Tue, May 12, 9:03 PM CDT
Return by in Lavaca
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lavaca
2026-05-12T19:39
Arrive Springdale
Tue, May 12, 9:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lavaca
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
Chester
AR

City in Arkansas

From Lavaca
39.8 mi
00h 42m
To Springdale
38.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Fort Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Rogers Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Rogers Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 540 North, US 71 North

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  14. 14

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lavaca 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
47.1 mi · 60%
I 540 North
7.85 mi · 10%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 6%
Fort Street
4.04 mi · 5%
East Central Avenue
3.53 mi · 5%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Continue straight

46.4 mi · 00h 47m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 42m from Lavaca
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lavaca and Sunny near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lavaca to Springdale?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Lavaca and 38.6 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lavaca and Sunny near Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lavaca and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 58.82 mi (94.66 km).

Lavaca

#1 Lavaca

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population2,439
Coordinates35.3362000, -94.1732600
Altitude129
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 (-94.17326, 35.336212)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.98
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.49 $20.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.80 $23.59
Premium $4.63 $12.81 $25.62
Diesel $5.42 $15.00 $30.00

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lavaca and Springdale. The current time is 19:39:12.

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.