How far is Springdale, AR from Camden, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Camden, AR is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
297.08 mi
05h 24m
Flight
194.18 mi
312.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.18 mi
Kilometers
312.5 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.08 mi
Kilometers
478.1 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Fri, Apr 10, 6:49 PM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Sat, Apr 11, 12:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-10T13:24
Arrive Camden
Fri, Apr 10, 6:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:10 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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Springdale
148.6 mi
02h 42m
To Camden
148.5 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 79: Camden

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue Northwest

    92 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    962 ft · 21 sec · West Washington Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
156 mi · 52%
US 167 South
56 mi · 19%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 16%
US 79
23.3 mi · 8%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
1.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.9 mi
194.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
02h 42m from Springdale
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.6 miles from Springdale and 148.5 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.9 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 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.69 one way or $79.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morrilton, 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 Morrilton.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Camden. Straight-line distance: 194.18 mi (312.5 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Camden

County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States

Population10,638
Coordinates33.5845600, -92.8343300
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Camden (-92.83433, 33.58456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.68 L · about $39.69
Round trip
$79.38
20.96 gal · 79.36 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.69 $79.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.63 $89.27
Premium $4.63 $48.47 $96.94
Diesel $5.42 $56.75 $113.50

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Camden. The current time is 13:24:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.