How far is Springdale, AR from Kensett, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Kensett, AR is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
221.43 mi
04h 00m
Flight
153.03 mi
246.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.03 mi
Kilometers
246.27 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.43 mi
Kilometers
356.36 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kensett
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-22T20:53
Arrive Kensett
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Springdale
110.7 mi
02h 00m
To Kensett
110.8 mi
02h 00m

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
82°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 Kensett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  12. 12

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    17.7 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67B South, AR 36 East: Searcy, Kensett

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Race Avenue

    1670 ft · 40 sec · East Race Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Wilbur Mills Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wilbur Mills Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northeast 1st Street

    75 m · 5 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 52%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 22%
Vilonia Bypass
43.6 mi · 20%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 1%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.5 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
02h 00m from Springdale
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springdale and Partly Sunny near Kensett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Springdale and 110.8 miles from Kensett.

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

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.58 one way or $59.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Kensett. Straight-line distance: 153.03 mi (246.27 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Kensett

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,615
Coordinates35.2317500, -91.6676400
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Kensett (-91.66764, 35.23175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.58 L · about $29.58
Round trip
$59.15
15.62 gal · 59.16 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.58 $59.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.26 $66.53
Premium $4.63 $36.12 $72.24
Diesel $5.42 $42.29 $84.58

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 Kensett. The current time is 20:53:36.

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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.