How far is Russellville, AR from Arkadelphia, AR?
The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Arkadelphia, AR is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russellville and Arkadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Arkadelphia.
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Start on North Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi · 6 min · North Arkansas Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7
1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue on AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South
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Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Turn right
1185 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass
68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass
6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
25 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Malvern Avenue
1 km · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue
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Continue on Malvern Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road
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Take the exit right
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
1238 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
41 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Valley Street
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Continue on North 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street
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Turn left onto Caddo Street
1022 ft · 17 sec · Caddo Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caddo Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russellville and Arkadelphia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South State Highway 7
Turn left onto South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Russellville and Mostly Sunny near Arkadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Arkadelphia?
The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 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?
Hot Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Russellville and 55.6 miles from Arkadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 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 $14.88 one way or $29.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Russellville and Mostly Sunny near Arkadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hot Springs Village.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Arkadelphia. Straight-line distance: 80.1 mi (128.91 km).
#1 Russellville
City in Arkansas
| Population | 29,364 |
| Coordinates | 35.2784200, -93.1337900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arkadelphia
City in Arkansas
| Population | 10,628 |
| Coordinates | 34.1209300, -93.0537800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arkadelphia (-93.05378, 34.12093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.88 | $29.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.18 | $36.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.28 | $42.56 |
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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