How far is Magnolia, AR from Russellville, AR?

The driving distance from Magnolia, AR to Russellville, AR is about 208.2 miles (335 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.17 mi
03h 28m
Flight
139.1 mi
223.86 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Magnolia.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.1 mi
Kilometers
223.86 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.17 mi
Kilometers
335.02 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russellville
Wed, May 6, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Magnolia
Thu, May 7, 12:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magnolia
2026-05-06T17:21
Arrive Russellville
Wed, May 6, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Magnolia
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
Malvern
AR

City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas

From Magnolia
91.7 mi
01h 44m
To Russellville
116.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Magnolia and Russellville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia and Russellville.

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    3 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    100 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street

    127 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    644 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Vine Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North Vine Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Rosston Highway

    15.8 mi · 24 min · Rosston Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Rosston Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rosston Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street South

    2234 ft · 45 sec · West 1st Street South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    51.8 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs

    1816 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Malvern Avenue

    2602 ft · 34 sec · Malvern Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hot Springs Bypass

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    56 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

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

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Magnolia and Russellville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
54.4 mi · 26%
Hot Springs Bypass
50.8 mi · 24%
Rosston Highway
15.8 mi · 8%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King Road
12.3 mi · 6%
North Vine Street
7.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

51.8 mi · 00h 52m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malvern
01h 44m from Magnolia
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Magnolia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Russellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Magnolia to Russellville?

The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Malvern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Magnolia and 116.6 miles from Russellville.

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

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Magnolia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Russellville.

Stop Ideas Near Malvern

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

35 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

65 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

105 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magnolia and Russellville. Straight-line distance: 139.1 mi (223.86 km).

Magnolia

#1 Magnolia

City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States

Population11,443
Coordinates33.2670700, -93.2393300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Russellville

#2 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-93.239314, 33.267097)
End: North Arkansas Avenue (-93.133718, 35.278419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.81 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.67
14.7 gal · 55.62 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.83 $55.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.30 $62.61
Premium $4.63 $33.99 $67.99
Diesel $5.42 $39.80 $79.60

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Magnolia and Russellville. The current time is 17:21:14.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.