How far is Rockwell, AR from Springdale, AR?
The driving distance from Rockwell, AR to Springdale, AR is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Scott and Sabastian counties in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockwell and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwell and Springdale.
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Start on Grissom Trail
118 m · 19 sec · Grissom Trail
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Turn right onto Enterprise Drive
600 ft · 32 sec · Enterprise Drive
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Turn left onto Kaufman Road
1928 ft · 1 min · Kaufman Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 270 West: Mount Ida
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.1 km · 43 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Keep slight right
774 ft · 28 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Albert Pike Road
32.5 mi · 37 min · Albert Pike Road
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Continue straight
31.7 mi · 40 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
54.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 540 North
12 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway
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Continue on North College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue
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Continue on South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street
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Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
36 m · 5 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 Rockwell and Springdale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockwell 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 Rockwell to Springdale?
The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Rockwell and 96.4 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockwell and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockwell and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 131.56 mi (211.73 km).
#1 Rockwell
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
| Population | 3,780 |
| Coordinates | 34.4642600, -93.1337900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.75 | $51.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
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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