How far is Russellville, AR from Malvern, AR?
The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Malvern, AR is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 01h 43m.
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 Garland County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russellville and Malvern.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Malvern.
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Start on North Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi · 6 min · North Arkansas Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7
1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue on AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South
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Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Turn right
1185 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass
68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass
6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass
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Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
25 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Malvern Avenue
1 km · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue
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Continue on Malvern Road
12.7 mi · 15 min · Malvern Road
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Continue on Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
2096 ft · 35 sec · Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
3274 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Page Avenue
88 m · 7 sec · West Page Avenue
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russellville and Malvern.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Russellville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Malvern.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Malvern?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 44.4 miles from Russellville and 44.4 miles from Malvern.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Russellville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Malvern.
Stop Ideas Near Hot Springs Village
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 Hot Springs Village.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 65.86 mi (105.99 km).
#1 Russellville
City in Arkansas
| Population | 29,364 |
| Coordinates | 35.2784200, -93.1337900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Malvern
City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas
| Population | 10,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.3623100, -92.8129500 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malvern (-92.81295, 34.36231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.37 | $26.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.52 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.00 | $34.01 |
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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