How far is Pottsville, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Pottsville, AR to Springdale, AR is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
131.31 mi
02h 07m
Flight
88.74 mi
142.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.74 mi
Kilometers
142.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.31 mi
Kilometers
211.32 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Sat, Apr 18, 6:50 AM CDT
Return by in Pottsville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pottsville
2026-04-18T04:42
Arrive Springdale
Sat, Apr 18, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pottsville
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
Mulberry
AR

City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

From Pottsville
65.6 mi
01h 03m
To Springdale
65.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    1117 ft · 31 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    842 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    907 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  13. 13

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pottsville 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
76.2 mi · 58%
I 49 North
46.7 mi · 36%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 3%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.33 mi · 1%
West Johnson Avenue
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

River Road

Merge slight left

75.6 mi · 01h 16m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mulberry
01h 03m from Pottsville
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pottsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Pottsville and 65.7 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pottsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pottsville and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 88.74 mi (142.81 km).

Pottsville

#1 Pottsville

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,361
Coordinates35.2481400, -93.0490600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-93.048917, 35.248137)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.54 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.07
9.26 gal · 35.08 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.53 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.72 $39.44
Premium $4.63 $21.41 $42.83
Diesel $5.42 $25.07 $50.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pottsville and Springdale. The current time is 04:42:33.

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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.