How far is Springdale, AR from Elkins, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Elkins, AR is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.66 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.47 mi
23.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.47 mi
Kilometers
23.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.66 mi
Kilometers
30.03 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkins
Tue, Apr 21, 10:18 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Tue, Apr 21, 10:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-21T09:44
Arrive Elkins
Tue, Apr 21, 10:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fayetteville
AR

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

From Springdale
9.3 mi
00h 16m
To Elkins
9.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Street

    636 ft · 35 sec · North Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Emma Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Emma Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Old Missouri Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Old Missouri Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Crossover Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · North Crossover Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Huntsville Road

    8.5 mi · 14 min · East Huntsville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Huntsville Road
8.55 mi · 46%
North Crossover Road
6.75 mi · 36%
South Old Missouri Road
2.5 mi · 13%
East Emma Avenue
0.71 mi · 4%
North Commercial Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

East Huntsville Road

Turn left onto East Huntsville Road

8.55 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
00h 16m from Springdale
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springdale and Mostly Sunny near Elkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Springdale and 9.3 miles from Elkins.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $5.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springdale and Mostly Sunny near Elkins.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Elkins. Straight-line distance: 14.47 mi (23.28 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Elkins

Township in Washington County, Arkansas

Population3,664
Coordinates36.0014700, -94.0082500
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Elkins (-94.00825, 36.00147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.49 L · about $2.50
Round trip
$5.00
1.32 gal · 4.98 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.50 $5.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.81 $5.62
Premium $4.63 $3.05 $6.11
Diesel $5.42 $3.57 $7.15

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Elkins. The current time is 09:44:52.

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.