How far is Springdale, AR from Jacksonville, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.69 mi
03h 12m
Flight
145.63 mi
234.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.63 mi
Kilometers
234.37 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.69 mi
Kilometers
332.63 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:42 PM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-22T18:30
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Springdale
103.2 mi
01h 36m
To Jacksonville
103.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Saint Louis

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Redmond Road

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Redmond Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · South Redmond Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South James Street

    2205 ft · 1 min · South James Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    552 ft · 25 sec · Stone Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto South 1st Street

    2728 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 69%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 23%
Saint Louis
8.41 mi · 4%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
South Redmond Road
0.59 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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 36m from Springdale
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springdale and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Springdale and 103.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.61 one way or $55.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 145.63 mi (234.37 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Jacksonville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population28,361
Coordinates34.8662000, -92.1101500
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.128809, 36.186791)
End: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.61 L · about $27.61
Round trip
$55.21
14.58 gal · 55.22 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.61 $55.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.05 $62.10
Premium $4.63 $33.72 $67.43
Diesel $5.42 $39.48 $78.95

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Jacksonville. The current time is 18:30:20.

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.