How far is Mount Ida, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Mount Ida, AR to Springdale, AR is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
157.38 mi
02h 53m
Flight
116.02 mi
186.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.02 mi
Kilometers
186.71 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.38 mi
Kilometers
253.28 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Ida
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Ida
2026-04-23T04:58
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Ida
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
Greenwood
AR

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

From Mount Ida
78.6 mi
01h 26m
To Springdale
78.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Mount Ida and Springdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Ida and Springdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Elder Lane

    892 ft · 41 sec · Elder Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.5 mi · 39 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    12 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

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

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  12. 12

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
47.1 mi · 30%
540 North
12 mi · 8%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 3%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 2%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

54.4 mi · 01h 06m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 26m from Mount Ida
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida to Springdale?

The road trip is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Mount Ida and 78.8 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.02 one way or $42.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Ida and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Ida and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 116.02 mi (186.71 km).

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#1 Mount Ida

City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,005
Coordinates34.5567600, -93.6340800
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: Elder Lane (-93.634403, 34.556766)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21.02 L · about $21.02
Round trip
$42.04
11.1 gal · 42.04 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.02 $42.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.64 $47.27
Premium $4.63 $25.67 $51.34
Diesel $5.42 $30.05 $60.11

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 Mount Ida and Springdale. The current time is 04:58:10.

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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.