How far is Springdale, AR from Caraway, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Caraway, AR is about 278 miles (447.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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
277.99 mi
05h 53m
Flight
214.88 mi
345.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.88 mi
Kilometers
345.82 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.99 mi
Kilometers
447.38 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caraway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 11:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive Caraway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 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
Viola
AR

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

From Springdale
138.9 mi
02h 56m
To Caraway
139.1 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 18S

    2008 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    14.9 mi · 21 min · East Highland Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Rogers

    601 ft · 14 sec · West Rogers

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 37%
T & C Boulevard
75.2 mi · 27%
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi · 20%
East Highland Drive
14.9 mi · 5%
North Main Street
7.91 mi · 3%
East Emma Avenue
1.72 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

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.1 mi
214.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Viola
02h 56m from Springdale
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springdale and Mostly Sunny near Caraway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278 miles (447.4 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Viola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Springdale and 139.1 miles from Caraway.

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

The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.15 one way or $74.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Caraway. Straight-line distance: 214.88 mi (345.82 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Caraway

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,288
Coordinates35.7581300, -90.3223200
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Caraway (-90.32232, 35.75813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.13 L · about $37.15
Round trip
$74.30
19.62 gal · 74.26 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.15 $74.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.78 $83.56
Premium $4.63 $45.37 $90.74
Diesel $5.42 $53.12 $106.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Caraway. The current time is 23:35:42.

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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.