How far is Russellville, AR from De Queen, AR?

The driving distance from Russellville, AR to De Queen, AR is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
149.91 mi
03h 29m
Flight
109.8 mi
176.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.8 mi
Kilometers
176.7 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.91 mi
Kilometers
241.25 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Queen
Thu, Oct 15, 6:51 PM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-10-15T15:22
Arrive De Queen
Thu, Oct 15, 6:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russellville
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
Waldron
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Russellville
74.8 mi
01h 44m
To De Queen
75.1 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and De Queen.

  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

    129 m · 14 sec · North State Highway 7

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Quay Street

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Quay Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1188 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    43.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    47 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Collin Raye Drive

    1.1 km · 50 sec · East Collin Raye Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Dequeen Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
80.3 mi · 54%
Quay Street
18.4 mi · 12%
North Arkansas Avenue
4.89 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.82 mi · 1%
East Collin Raye Drive
0.65 mi
North 4th Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue straight

76.8 mi · 01h 29m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
109.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
01h 44m from Russellville
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Russellville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near De Queen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Russellville to De Queen?

The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Waldron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Russellville and 75.1 miles from De Queen.

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

The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.88 one way or $41.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Russellville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near De Queen.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and De Queen. Straight-line distance: 109.8 mi (176.7 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
De Queen

#2 De Queen

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,406
Coordinates34.0378900, -94.3413200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Russellville (-93.13379, 35.27842)
End: De Queen (-94.34132, 34.03789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.02 L · about $20.88
Round trip
$41.76
10.58 gal · 40.04 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.88 $41.76
Mid-grade $4.44 $23.49 $46.99
Premium $4.83 $25.52 $51.05
Diesel $5.92 $31.31 $62.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Russellville and De Queen. The current time is 15:22:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.