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

The driving distance from Siloam Springs, AR to Russellville, AR is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
143.64 mi
02h 15m
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
143.64 mi
Kilometers
231.16 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russellville
Sat, May 30, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in Siloam Springs
Sat, May 30, 3:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Siloam Springs
2026-05-29T22:46
Arrive Russellville
Sat, May 30, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Siloam Springs
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 Siloam Springs
71.4 mi
01h 07m
To Russellville
72.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    1592 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street (Siloam Springs)

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street (Siloam Springs)

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    545 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.1 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    1291 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Arkansas Avenue

    32 m · 3 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 46%
East Main Street
51.7 mi · 36%
West Main Street
3.1 mi · 2%
East Main Street (Siloam Springs)
1.19 mi · 1%
North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
US 64
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

64.9 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
01h 07m from Siloam Springs
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 Siloam Springs and 72.3 miles from Russellville.

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 42.9 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Siloam Springs

#1 Siloam Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population17,611
Coordinates36.1881400, -94.5405000
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Russellville

#2 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-94.540628, 36.18814)
End: North Arkansas Avenue (-93.133718, 35.278419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.19 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.40
10.14 gal · 38.38 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.20 $38.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.59 $43.19
Premium $4.63 $23.45 $46.90
Diesel $5.42 $27.45 $54.91

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 Siloam Springs and Russellville. The current time is 22:46:43.

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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.