How far is Springdale, AR from Austin, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Austin, AR is about 200.7 miles (323 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
200.73 mi
03h 43m
Flight
145.82 mi
234.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.82 mi
Kilometers
234.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.73 mi
Kilometers
323.05 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Tue, Apr 21, 2:49 PM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Tue, Apr 21, 6:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-21T11:06
Arrive Austin
Tue, Apr 21, 2:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Springdale
100.3 mi
01h 51m
To Austin
100.4 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · East Johnson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Thompson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    48.3 mi · 50 min · Fulbright Expressway

  6. 6

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

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  12. 12

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Vilonia Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 107

    7.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 107

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tates Mill Road

    1311 ft · 26 sec · Tates Mill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 89

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 305: Austin

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    2314 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 57%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 24%
State Highway 107
7.93 mi · 4%
Vilonia Bypass
6.49 mi · 3%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 3%
State Highway 89
4.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.9 mi
145.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 51m from Springdale
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springdale and Partly Sunny near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.7 miles (323 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from Springdale and 100.4 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.81 one way or $53.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springdale and Partly Sunny near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Austin. Straight-line distance: 145.82 mi (234.68 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
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#2 Austin

Austin is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9984200, -91.9837600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Austin (-91.98376, 34.99842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.81 L · about $26.81
Round trip
$53.62
14.16 gal · 53.62 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.81 $53.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.15 $60.31
Premium $4.63 $32.75 $65.49
Diesel $5.42 $38.34 $76.68

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Austin. The current time is 11:06:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.