How far is Springdale, AR from Blytheville, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Blytheville, AR is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
299.39 mi
06h 21m
Flight
235.81 mi
379.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.81 mi
Kilometers
379.5 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.39 mi
Kilometers
481.82 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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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 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blytheville
Fri, Apr 17, 12:06 PM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Fri, Apr 17, 6:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-17T05:45
Arrive Blytheville
Fri, Apr 17, 12:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Viola
AR

Human settlement in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Springdale
149.6 mi
03h 10m
To Blytheville
149.9 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Street

    636 ft · 35 sec · North Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Emma Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Emma Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Robinson Avenue

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East Robinson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    31.7 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Portia Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Portia Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    40.8 mi · 50 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    87 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highway 18

    21.3 mi · 27 min · Highway 18

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 34%
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi · 19%
West Main Street
53.1 mi · 18%
T & C Boulevard
41.8 mi · 14%
Highway 18
21.3 mi · 7%
Portia Road
3.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Robinson Avenue

Turn left onto East Robinson Avenue

56.3 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.6 mi
235.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Viola
03h 10m from Springdale
Leave By
11:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Viola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Springdale and 149.9 miles from Blytheville.

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

The direct path is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.99 one way or $79.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Viola

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Viola, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Viola.

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

99 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Blytheville. Straight-line distance: 235.81 mi (379.5 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Blytheville

#2 Blytheville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,216
Coordinates35.9273000, -89.9189800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Blytheville (-89.91898, 35.9273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.99 L · about $39.99
Round trip
$79.98
21.12 gal · 79.98 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.99 $79.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.98 $89.95
Premium $4.63 $48.84 $97.68
Diesel $5.42 $57.18 $114.36

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 Springdale and Blytheville. The current time is 05:45:04.

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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.