How far is Ozark, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Ozark, AR to Springdale, AR is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
80.33 mi
01h 22m
Flight
51.2 mi
82.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.2 mi
Kilometers
82.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.33 mi
Kilometers
129.28 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Return by in Ozark
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ozark
2026-04-23T05:44
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ozark
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
Chester
AR

City in Arkansas

From Ozark
40.6 mi
00h 41m
To Springdale
39.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Ozark and Springdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Commercial Street

    41 m · 8 sec · West Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  11. 11

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ozark 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 58%
North 3rd Street
27 mi · 34%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 4%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 3%
North College Avenue
1.33 mi · 2%
West Johnson Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Continue straight

46.4 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 41m from Ozark
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Ozark and 39.8 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ozark and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 51.2 mi (82.4 km).

Ozark

#1 Ozark

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,626
Coordinates35.4870300, -93.8277000
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: West Commercial Street (-93.827711, 35.486969)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.73 L · about $10.72
Round trip
$21.43
5.66 gal · 21.46 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.72 $21.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.05 $24.11
Premium $4.63 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $5.42 $15.32 $30.65

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 Ozark and Springdale. The current time is 05:44:37.

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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.