How far is Russellville, AR from Forrest City, AR?
The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Forrest City, AR is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russellville and Forrest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Forrest City.
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Start on North Arkansas Avenue
32 m · 10 sec · North Arkansas Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto AR 331
1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331
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Take the ramp right toward I-40
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
70.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
85.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 1B South: Forrest City
2036 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
1449 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto North Division
9 m · 1 sec · North Division
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Division
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russellville and Forrest City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Memphis
Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
85.8 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Russellville and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Forrest City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Forrest City?
The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
McAlmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Russellville and 80.8 miles from Forrest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Russellville and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Forrest City.
Stop Ideas Near McAlmont
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 McAlmont.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Forrest City. Straight-line distance: 133.74 mi (215.23 km).
#1 Russellville
City in Arkansas
| Population | 29,364 |
| Coordinates | 35.2784200, -93.1337900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forrest City
City in St.
| Population | 13,820 |
| Coordinates | 35.0081500, -90.7898300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forrest City (-90.78983, 35.00815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.23 | $48.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.32 | $52.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
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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