How far is Russellville, AR from Bryant, AR?

The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Bryant, AR is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
137.42 mi
02h 41m
Flight
89.27 mi
143.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.27 mi
Kilometers
143.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.42 mi
Kilometers
221.15 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bryant
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-04-19T00:28
Arrive Bryant
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Ward
AR

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Russellville
68.7 mi
01h 20m
To Bryant
68.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    26.9 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    30.9 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Heber Springs Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Heber Springs Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Simpson Road

    726 ft · 32 sec · Simpson Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
52.8 mi · 38%
I-40
42.4 mi · 31%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 4%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
Heber Springs Road
0.82 mi · 1%
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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
01h 20m from Russellville
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Russellville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bryant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Russellville and 68.7 miles from Bryant.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.37 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Russellville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bryant.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

44 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Bryant. Straight-line distance: 89.27 mi (143.67 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Arkansas

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

#2 Bryant

City in Arkansas, USA

Population21,375
Coordinates35.7417400, -91.6520800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Russellville (-93.13379, 35.27842)
End: Bryant (-91.65208, 35.74174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.36 L · about $18.37
Round trip
$36.73
9.7 gal · 36.72 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.37 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.66 $41.31
Premium $4.63 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.42 $26.26 $52.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Russellville and Bryant. The current time is 00:28:48.

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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.