How far is Springdale, AR from Lonoke, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Lonoke, AR is about 217 miles (349.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.5 miles (255.1 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
217.03 mi
03h 48m
Flight
158.48 mi
255.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.48 mi
Kilometers
255.05 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.03 mi
Kilometers
349.27 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 Lonoke
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Lonoke
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 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

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
108.5 mi
01h 54m
To Lonoke
108.6 mi
01h 54m

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
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Memphis

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Lonoke

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Highway 89

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 89

  12. 12

    Continue on Hwy 89

    1403 ft · 32 sec · Hwy 89

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Front Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 66%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 22%
Memphis
18.1 mi · 8%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
State Highway 89
1.07 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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
158.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 54m from Springdale
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springdale and Partly Sunny near Lonoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217 miles (349.3 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 108.5 miles from Springdale and 108.6 miles from Lonoke.

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

The direct path is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.01 one way or $58.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Lonoke. Straight-line distance: 158.48 mi (255.05 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Lonoke

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

Population4,162
Coordinates34.7839800, -91.8998600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Lonoke (-91.89986, 34.78398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
28.99 L · about $29.01
Round trip
$58.02
15.32 gal · 57.98 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.01 $58.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.62 $65.25
Premium $4.63 $35.43 $70.86
Diesel $5.42 $41.48 $82.96

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 Lonoke. The current time is 23:33:44.

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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.