How far is Morrilton, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Morrilton, AR to Springdale, AR is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
152.3 mi
02h 17m
Flight
105.66 mi
170.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.66 mi
Kilometers
170.04 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.3 mi
Kilometers
245.1 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Return by in Morrilton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrilton
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Springdale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrilton
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
Ozark
AR

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

From Morrilton
74.9 mi
01h 08m
To Springdale
77.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Moose Street

    18 m · 8 sec · South Moose Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    108 m · 16 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2564 ft · 57 sec · South Division Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 95

    112 m · 7 sec · State Highway 95

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Morrilton 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
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 95
94 mi · 62%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 31%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 2%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
1.33 mi · 1%
North Oak Street
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 95

Merge slight left

93.6 mi · 01h 34m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozark
01h 08m from Morrilton
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Morrilton and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Morrilton and 77.4 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.34 one way or $40.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Morrilton and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrilton and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 105.66 mi (170.04 km).

Morrilton

#1 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: South Moose Street (-92.744133, 35.150932)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.34 L · about $20.34
Round trip
$40.67
10.74 gal · 40.68 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.34 $40.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.87 $45.74
Premium $4.63 $24.84 $49.67
Diesel $5.42 $29.08 $58.16

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 Morrilton and Springdale. The current time is 21:28:44.

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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.