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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.66 mi
03h 37m
Flight
131.56 mi
211.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.56 mi
Kilometers
211.73 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.66 mi
Kilometers
310.06 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Return by in Rockwell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockwell
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockwell
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
Mansfield
AR

City in Scott and Sabastian counties in Arkansas, United States

From Rockwell
96.3 mi
01h 48m
To Springdale
96.4 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Grissom Trail

    118 m · 19 sec · Grissom Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Enterprise Drive

    600 ft · 32 sec · Enterprise Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kaufman Road

    1928 ft · 1 min · Kaufman Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 270 West: Mount Ida

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    1.1 km · 43 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    774 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Albert Pike Road

    32.5 mi · 37 min · Albert Pike Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    31.7 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    12 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  19. 19

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

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albert Pike Road
64.3 mi · 33%
I 49 North
47.1 mi · 24%
540 North
12 mi · 6%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 2%
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 2%
Fulbright Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.2 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 48m from Rockwell
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Rockwell

#1 Rockwell

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population3,780
Coordinates34.4642600, -93.1337900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: Grissom Trail (-93.132985, 34.464263)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.73 L · about $25.75
Round trip
$51.50
13.6 gal · 51.46 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockwell and Springdale. The current time is 23:38:52.

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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.