How far is Russellville, AR from Newport, AR?
The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Newport, AR is about 190 miles (305.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Saline County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russellville and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Newport.
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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
68.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
10 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 79: Camden
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit straight
1156 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto South Adams Avenue
1525 ft · 24 sec · South Adams Avenue
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
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Turn left onto Fairview Road Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Fairview Road Southwest
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Continue on Ouachita Road 67
10.5 mi · 25 min · Ouachita Road 67
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Turn slight left onto Ouachita Road 68
1.3 mi · 5 min · Ouachita Road 68
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Turn left onto Ouachita Road 509
1 mi · 4 min · Ouachita Road 509
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ouachita Road 509
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russellville and Newport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-40
Merge slight left
68.7 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Russellville and Sunny near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Newport?
The road trip is about 190 miles (305.7 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
East End is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95 miles from Russellville and 94.9 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.44 one way or $52.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Russellville and Sunny near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near East End
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 East End.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Newport. Straight-line distance: 130.15 mi (209.46 km).
#1 Russellville
City in Arkansas
| Population | 29,364 |
| Coordinates | 35.2784200, -93.1337900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 7,389 |
| Coordinates | 33.4298400, -92.6951600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-92.69516, 33.42984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $3.95 | $26.44 | $52.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $29.75 | $59.51 |
| Premium | $4.83 | $32.33 | $64.66 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
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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