How far is Springdale, AR from Decatur, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Decatur, AR is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
30.64 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.17 mi
34.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.17 mi
Kilometers
34.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.64 mi
Kilometers
49.31 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Bentonville
AR

Town in Arkansas

From Springdale
15.3 mi
00h 23m
To Decatur
15.3 mi
00h 23m

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
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    118 m · 15 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    706 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue

    2539 ft · 1 min · East Huntsville Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Thompson Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    3124 ft · 55 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1849 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Bentonville, Rogers

    821 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Bentonville

    747 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southeast Walton Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast Walton Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South Walton Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Walton Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest 14th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 14th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Centerton Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Centerton Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 102

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 102

  18. 18

    Continue on East Roller Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Roller Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 102
8.03 mi · 26%
West Monroe Avenue
6.78 mi · 22%
East Centerton Boulevard
4.18 mi · 14%
Southwest 14th Street
2.07 mi · 7%
North Thompson Road
2.02 mi · 7%
South Walton Boulevard
1.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 102

Turn straight onto State Highway 102

8.03 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bentonville
00h 23m from Springdale
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Bentonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Springdale and 15.3 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 21.17 mi (34.07 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Decatur

City in Benton County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,790
Coordinates36.3359100, -94.4607700
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Decatur (-94.46077, 36.33591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.18
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.09 $8.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.63 $5.00 $9.99
Diesel $5.42 $5.85 $11.70

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 Decatur. The current time is 02:59:46.

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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.