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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.27 mi
02h 07m
Flight
80.1 mi
128.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.1 mi
Kilometers
128.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.27 mi
Kilometers
179.07 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arkadelphia
Fri, Apr 17, 12:03 PM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Fri, Apr 17, 2:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-04-17T09:55
Arrive Arkadelphia
Fri, Apr 17, 12:03 PM 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 Russellville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hot Springs Village
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From Russellville
55.7 mi
01h 03m
To Arkadelphia
55.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · North Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  3. 3

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  4. 4

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass

    68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Malvern Avenue

    1 km · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Malvern Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs

    1238 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs

    41 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Valley Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Valley Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Caddo Street

    1022 ft · 17 sec · Caddo Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 40%
Malvern Road
32.4 mi · 29%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 13%
Hot Springs Bypass
6.07 mi · 5%
North Arkansas Avenue
4.89 mi · 4%
North 10th Street
3.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+31.2 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hot Springs Village
01h 03m from Russellville
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hot Springs Village, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hot Springs Village.

RAIL

Malvern station

38 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

62 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

66 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Arkadelphia. Straight-line distance: 80.1 mi (128.91 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Arkadelphia

#2 Arkadelphia

City in Arkansas

Population10,628
Coordinates34.1209300, -93.0537800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Russellville (-93.13379, 35.27842)
End: Arkadelphia (-93.05378, 34.12093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.86 L · about $14.88
Round trip
$29.77
7.86 gal · 29.72 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Russellville and Arkadelphia. The current time is 09:55:38.

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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.