How far is Pocahontas, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Pocahontas, AR to Springdale, AR is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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
221.41 mi
04h 19m
Flight
176.07 mi
283.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.07 mi
Kilometers
283.35 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.41 mi
Kilometers
356.33 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM CDT
Return by in Pocahontas
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocahontas
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pocahontas
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
Cotter
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Pocahontas
110.4 mi
02h 09m
To Springdale
111 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Pocahontas and Springdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Street

    655 ft · 13 sec · West Broadway Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2079 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on South Bettis Street

    12.8 mi · 15 min · South Bettis Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    20.3 mi · 29 min · West 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    133 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    126 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1277 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway

    101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Emma Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Emma Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Commercial Street

    636 ft · 28 sec · North Commercial Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocahontas 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 23%
West 3rd Street
32.2 mi · 15%
Shield-Hopper Bypass
30.8 mi · 14%
South Bettis Street
12.8 mi · 6%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 2%
East Emma Avenue
1.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

56.4 mi · 01h 06m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
176.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotter
02h 09m from Pocahontas
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas to Springdale?

The road trip is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Cotter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Pocahontas and 111 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.58 one way or $59.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocahontas and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 176.07 mi (283.35 km).

Pocahontas

#1 Pocahontas

City in Arkansas

Population6,767
Coordinates36.2614600, -90.9712300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broadway Street (-90.971208, 36.26149)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.58 L · about $29.58
Round trip
$59.15
15.62 gal · 59.16 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.58 $59.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.26 $66.53
Premium $4.63 $36.12 $72.24
Diesel $5.42 $42.29 $84.58

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 Pocahontas and Springdale. The current time is 00:07:50.

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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.