How far is Springdale, AR from El Dorado, AR?
The driving distance from Springdale, AR to El Dorado, AR is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222 miles (357.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springdale and El Dorado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale and El Dorado.
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Start on North Commercial Street
36 m · 7 sec · North Commercial Street
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Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
2927 ft · 2 min · East Johnson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Thompson Street
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Continue on North College Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 50 min · Fulbright Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
10 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
42.5 mi · 52 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hillsboro Street
83 m · 7 sec · West Hillsboro Street
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Turn right onto Barton Street
21 m · 3 sec · Barton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springdale and El Dorado.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Springdale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Dorado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springdale to El Dorado?
The road trip is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Springdale and 157.5 miles from El Dorado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222 miles (357.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.1 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 5:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.11 one way or $84.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Springdale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Dorado.
Stop Ideas Near Menifee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menifee.
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Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and El Dorado. Straight-line distance: 221.96 mi (357.21 km).
#1 Springdale
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 81,115 |
| Coordinates | 36.1867400, -94.1288100 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Dorado
City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 17,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.2076300, -92.6662700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Dorado (-92.66627, 33.20763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $42.11 | $84.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.36 | $94.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.43 | $102.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.21 | $120.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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