How far is Russellville, AR from Beebe, AR?

The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Beebe, AR is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
80.32 mi
01h 34m
Flight
72.27 mi
116.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.27 mi
Kilometers
116.31 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.32 mi
Kilometers
129.26 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beebe
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Beebe
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 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

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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Russellville
40.1 mi
00h 47m
To Beebe
40.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Russellville and Beebe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Beebe.

  1. 1

    Start on North Arkansas Avenue

    32 m · 10 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto AR 331

    1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  10. 10

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    26.1 mi · 33 min · Vilonia Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Russellville and Beebe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
42.4 mi · 53%
Vilonia Bypass
27.9 mi · 35%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 7%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 3%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 2%
AR 331
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

42.1 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
00h 47m from Russellville
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Russellville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beebe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Beebe?

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Russellville and 40.2 miles from Beebe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Russellville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beebe.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Conway, 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 Conway.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Beebe. Straight-line distance: 72.27 mi (116.31 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Arkansas

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

#2 Beebe

City in Arkansas, United States

Population8,205
Coordinates35.0706400, -91.8795900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Russellville (-93.13379, 35.27842)
End: Beebe (-91.87959, 35.07064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.73 L · about $10.72
Round trip
$21.43
5.66 gal · 21.46 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.72 $21.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.05 $24.11
Premium $4.63 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $5.42 $15.32 $30.65

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 Russellville and Beebe. The current time is 01:15:16.

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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.