How far is Springdale, AR from Carlisle, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Carlisle, AR is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.68 mi
03h 57m
Flight
165.43 mi
266.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.43 mi
Kilometers
266.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.68 mi
Kilometers
363.19 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlisle
Wed, May 13, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Wed, May 13, 4:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-05-12T20:50
Arrive Carlisle
Wed, May 13, 12:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Springdale
112.8 mi
01h 58m
To Carlisle
112.9 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    142 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    27.9 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 13: Carlisle

    1340 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobby L Glover Highway

    2476 ft · 55 sec · Bobby L Glover Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    945 ft · 26 sec · West 10th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Williams Avenue

    2000 ft · 1 min · North Williams Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Court Avenue

    909 ft · 25 sec · North Court Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Court Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 63%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 21%
Memphis
27.9 mi · 12%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
East Johnson Avenue
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 24m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
165.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 58m from Springdale
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springdale and Sunny near Carlisle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Springdale and 112.9 miles from Carlisle.

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

The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.14 one way or $60.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springdale and Sunny near Carlisle.

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 165.43 mi (266.23 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Carlisle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,154
Coordinates34.7831500, -91.7465200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Carlisle (-91.74652, 34.78315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.14 L · about $30.14
Round trip
$60.29
15.92 gal · 60.28 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.14 $60.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.90 $67.80
Premium $4.63 $36.82 $73.63
Diesel $5.42 $43.10 $86.21

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Carlisle. The current time is 20:50:02.

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.