How far is Marianna, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Marianna, AR to Springdale, AR is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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
289.5 mi
04h 37m
Flight
213.31 mi
343.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.31 mi
Kilometers
343.29 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.5 mi
Kilometers
465.9 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Fri, May 29, 4:57 PM CDT
Return by in Marianna
Fri, May 29, 9:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marianna
2026-05-29T12:20
Arrive Springdale
Fri, May 29, 4:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marianna
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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Marianna
144.6 mi
02h 18m
To Springdale
144.9 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Poplar Street

    90 m · 13 sec · North Poplar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 78

    4.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 78

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 78

    10 mi · 18 min · State Highway 78

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1462 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    208.2 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  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 Marianna 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 78
223 mi · 77%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 16%
East Chestnut Street
11.9 mi · 4%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 1%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
1.33 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 78

Merge slight left

208 mi · 03h 31m

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.2 mi
213.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
02h 18m from Marianna
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marianna and 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 Marianna to Springdale?

The road trip is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.6 miles from Marianna and 144.9 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.70 one way or $77.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marianna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marianna and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 213.31 mi (343.29 km).

Marianna

#1 Marianna

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,296
Coordinates34.7737100, -90.7576100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: North Poplar Street (-90.757511, 34.773709)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.67 L · about $38.70
Round trip
$77.41
20.44 gal · 77.34 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.70 $77.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.53 $87.05
Premium $4.63 $47.27 $94.54
Diesel $5.42 $55.34 $110.68

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Marianna and Springdale. The current time is 12:20:06.

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.