How far is Springdale, AR from Forrest City, AR?
The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Forrest City, AR is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springdale and Forrest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale and Forrest City.
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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
142 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
85.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 1B South: Forrest City
2036 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
1449 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto North Division
9 m · 1 sec · North Division
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Division
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springdale and Forrest City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springdale and Mostly Sunny near Forrest City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springdale to Forrest City?
The road trip is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.1 miles from Springdale and 142.4 miles from Forrest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 80 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.02 one way or $76.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 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 Forrest City.
Stop Ideas Near Atkins
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 Atkins.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Forrest City. Straight-line distance: 204.49 mi (329.09 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 Forrest City
City in St.
| Population | 13,820 |
| Coordinates | 35.0081500, -90.7898300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forrest City (-90.78983, 35.00815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $38.02 | $76.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.76 | $85.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.43 | $92.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.37 | $108.73 |
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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