How far is Russellville, AR from Siloam Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Siloam Springs, AR is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.87 mi
02h 37m
Flight
100.87 mi
162.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.87 mi
Kilometers
162.34 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.87 mi
Kilometers
229.93 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Siloam Springs
Sat, May 30, 2:30 AM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Sat, May 30, 5:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-05-29T23:53
Arrive Siloam Springs
Sat, May 30, 2:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Alma
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Russellville
71.4 mi
01h 18m
To Siloam Springs
71.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Siloam Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Arkansas Avenue

    32 m · 7 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412

    1473 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412

    59 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    17.6 mi · 23 min · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    1592 ft · 1 min · South Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
65.1 mi · 46%
I 49 North
51.7 mi · 36%
East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
17.6 mi · 12%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 3%
West Sunset Avenue
1.55 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 05m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
01h 18m from Russellville
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Russellville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Siloam Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Siloam Springs?

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Russellville and 71.5 miles from Siloam Springs.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Russellville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Siloam Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Siloam Springs. Straight-line distance: 100.87 mi (162.34 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Siloam Springs

#2 Siloam Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population17,611
Coordinates36.1881400, -94.5405000
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Russellville (-93.13379, 35.27842)
End: Siloam Springs (-94.5405, 36.18814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.17
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.09 $38.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.47 $42.93
Premium $4.63 $23.31 $46.62
Diesel $5.42 $27.29 $54.58

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Russellville and Siloam Springs. The current time is 23:53:05.

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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.