How far is Springdale, AR from Earle, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Earle, AR is about 313.4 miles (504.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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
313.39 mi
05h 32m
Flight
214.82 mi
345.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.82 mi
Kilometers
345.72 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.39 mi
Kilometers
504.35 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Earle
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-23T03:52
Arrive Earle
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 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
Plumerville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Springdale
156.6 mi
02h 46m
To Earle
156.8 mi
02h 46m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 149: Earle

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    39 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    9.9 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Arkansas Street

    141 m · 9 sec · Arkansas Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Arkansas Avenue

    1385 ft · 30 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cross Street

    1219 ft · 24 sec · Cross Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Park Street

    596 ft · 17 sec · Park Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2376 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Barton Street

    1841 ft · 39 sec · Barton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    627 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 45%
Memphis
105 mi · 34%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 15%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
1.48 mi
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
05h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.6 mi
214.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plumerville
02h 46m from Springdale
Leave By
5:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313.4 miles (504.4 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Springdale and 156.8 miles from Earle.

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

The direct path is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.88 one way or $83.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plumerville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Earle. Straight-line distance: 214.82 mi (345.72 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Earle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,164
Coordinates35.2750900, -90.4667700
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Earle (-90.46677, 35.27509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.06 gal
41.86 L · about $41.88
Round trip
$83.77
22.12 gal · 83.72 L
Estimated CO2
98.3 kg one way
Round trip: 196.6 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.88 $83.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.10 $94.21
Premium $4.63 $51.15 $102.31
Diesel $5.42 $59.89 $119.78

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 Earle. The current time is 03:52:25.

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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.