How far is Springdale, AR from Dardanelle, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Dardanelle, AR is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.61 mi
02h 19m
Flight
86.02 mi
138.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.02 mi
Kilometers
138.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.61 mi
Kilometers
206.98 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dardanelle
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Dardanelle
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mulberry
AR

City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

From Springdale
64.3 mi
01h 09m
To Dardanelle
64.3 mi
01h 09m

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
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 51%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 38%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.42 mi · 3%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 3%
West Main Street
3.1 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

64.9 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mulberry
01h 09m from Springdale
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 02h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Springdale and 64.3 miles from Dardanelle.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 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 near Dardanelle.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Dardanelle. Straight-line distance: 86.02 mi (138.44 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Dardanelle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,498
Coordinates35.2231400, -93.1579500
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Dardanelle (-93.15795, 35.22314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.39
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.19 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.34 $38.67
Premium $4.63 $21.00 $42.00
Diesel $5.42 $24.58 $49.17

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 Dardanelle. The current time is 05:18:50.

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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.