How far is Marion, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Marion, AR to Springdale, AR is about 324.5 miles (522.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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
324.47 mi
04h 44m
Flight
230.62 mi
371.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.62 mi
Kilometers
371.14 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.47 mi
Kilometers
522.18 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM CDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Menifee
AR

Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Marion
160.9 mi
02h 22m
To Springdale
163.5 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Marion and Springdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Military Road

    2817 ft · 58 sec · East Military Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Military Road

    95 m · 10 sec · East Military Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Military Road

    63 m · 13 sec · Old Military Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-55 Service Road

    840 ft · 14 sec · I-55 Service Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    131 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Blues Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Blues Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    2829 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    264.2 mi · 4 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  15. 15

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Springdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
265 mi · 82%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 14%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 1%
Blues Highway
2.32 mi · 1%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
1.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

264 mi · 04h 28m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.9 mi
230.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
02h 22m from Marion
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marion 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 Marion to Springdale?

The road trip is about 324.5 miles (522.2 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Marion and 163.5 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.9 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 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.36 one way or $86.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 230.62 mi (371.14 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

City in Arkansas, USA

Population12,290
Coordinates35.2145300, -90.1964800
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: Mound City Road (-90.196477, 35.214448)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.34 L · about $43.36
Round trip
$86.72
22.9 gal · 86.68 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.36 $86.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.77 $97.53
Premium $4.63 $52.96 $105.91
Diesel $5.42 $62.00 $124.00

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Springdale. The current time is 06:36:49.

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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.