How far is Southside, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Southside, AR to Springdale, AR is about 189 miles (304.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.94 mi
03h 46m
Flight
144.15 mi
231.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.15 mi
Kilometers
231.98 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.94 mi
Kilometers
304.07 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Fri, Apr 17, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in Southside
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southside
2026-04-17T17:27
Arrive Springdale
Fri, Apr 17, 9:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southside
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pindall
AR

City in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Southside
94.3 mi
01h 53m
To Springdale
94.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Southside and Springdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southside and Springdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Batesville Boulevard

    108 m · 8 sec · Batesville Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Camp Tahkodah Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Camp Tahkodah Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Locust Grove Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Locust Grove Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Locust Grove Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Locust Grove Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Heber Springs Road

    1857 ft · 33 sec · Heber Springs Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mountain View Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Mountain View Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    36.8 mi · 55 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    894 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    50 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Emma Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Emma Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Commercial Street

    636 ft · 28 sec · North Commercial Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southside and Springdale.

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
52.6 mi · 28%
Oak Street
11.8 mi · 6%
Mountain View Road
6.1 mi · 3%
Locust Grove Road
5.98 mi · 3%
Camp Tahkodah Road
2.17 mi · 1%
East Emma Avenue
1.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

56.4 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pindall
01h 53m from Southside
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southside and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southside to Springdale?

The road trip is about 189 miles (304.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Pindall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Southside and 94.6 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Southside and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southside and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 144.15 mi (231.98 km).

Southside

#1 Southside

Human settlement in Arkansas, United States of America

Population3,990
Coordinates35.6984100, -91.6234700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: US 167 (-91.623382, 35.698462)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.24 L · about $25.26
Round trip
$50.52
13.34 gal · 50.48 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.26 $50.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.63 $30.85 $61.70
Diesel $5.42 $36.12 $72.24

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Southside and Springdale. The current time is 17:27:41.

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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.