How far is Springdale, AR from Lake Hamilton, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Lake Hamilton, AR is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.25 mi
03h 48m
Flight
134.99 mi
217.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.99 mi
Kilometers
217.24 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.25 mi
Kilometers
331.92 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-23T07:28
Arrive Lake Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 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

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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Springdale
103.1 mi
01h 54m
To Lake Hamilton
103.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springdale and Lake Hamilton.

  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

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  13. 13

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  14. 14

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass

    68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    102 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    895 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Central Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 32%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 23%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 22%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 7%
Hot Springs Bypass
6.07 mi · 3%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

64.9 mi · 01h 05m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.2 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 54m from Springdale
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springdale and Partly Sunny near Lake Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springdale to Lake Hamilton?

The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Springdale and 103.1 miles from Lake Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.2 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springdale and Partly Sunny near Lake Hamilton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Lake Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 134.99 mi (217.24 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Lake Hamilton

#2 Lake Hamilton

Town in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population2,135
Coordinates34.4245300, -93.0951800
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Lake Hamilton (-93.09518, 34.42453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.55 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.14
14.56 gal · 55.1 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.57 $55.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.01 $62.01
Premium $4.63 $33.67 $67.34
Diesel $5.42 $39.42 $78.84

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 Lake Hamilton. The current time is 07:28:39.

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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.