How far is Rector, AR from Springdale, AR?
The driving distance from Rector, AR to Springdale, AR is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rector and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rector and Springdale.
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Start on Front Street
16 m · 8 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1497 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · West 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street
24 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Franklin Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1362 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2503 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Court Street
2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street
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Turn right onto West Kings Highway
26.8 mi · 33 min · West Kings Highway
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Continue on Portia Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Portia Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
33.4 mi · 48 min
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Turn right
133 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
126 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1277 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway
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Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass
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Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass
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Turn right
22.6 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2728 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
56.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road
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Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Emma Avenue
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Turn right onto North Commercial Street
636 ft · 28 sec · North Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rector and Springdale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Rector 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 Rector to Springdale?
The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Briarcliff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.4 miles from Rector and 132.9 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 6:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.86 one way or $71.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rector and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rector and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 213.88 mi (344.2 km).
#1 Rector
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,703 |
| Coordinates | 36.2631200, -90.2926000 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springdale
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 81,115 |
| Coordinates | 36.1867400, -94.1288100 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $35.86 | $71.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.33 | $80.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.80 | $87.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.28 | $102.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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