How far is Springdale, AR from Bella Vista, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Bella Vista, AR is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.28 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.8 mi
35.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.8 mi
Kilometers
35.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.28 mi
Kilometers
45.51 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bella Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Bella Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bentonville
AR

Town in Arkansas

From Springdale
13 mi
00h 18m
To Bella Vista
15.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springdale and Bella Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    118 m · 15 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    706 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue

    2539 ft · 1 min · East Huntsville Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Thompson Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    3124 ft · 57 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1849 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Lancashire Boulevard

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Lancashire Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · East Lancashire Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartsfield Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Monroe Avenue
18.8 mi · 66%
North Thompson Road
2.02 mi · 7%
North Thompson Street
1.5 mi · 5%
Cooper Road
1.11 mi · 4%
South Bloomington Street
1 mi · 4%
East Lancashire Boulevard
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Monroe Avenue

Merge slight left

7.32 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bentonville
00h 18m from Springdale
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springdale and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bella Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springdale to Bella Vista?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bentonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Springdale and 15.3 miles from Bella Vista.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springdale and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bella Vista.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 21.8 mi (35.09 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Bella Vista

#2 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.128809, 36.186791)
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.26 $8.52
Premium $4.63 $4.63 $9.25
Diesel $5.42 $5.42 $10.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Bella Vista. The current time is 00:58:30.

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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.