How far is Springdale, AR from Mayflower, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Mayflower, AR is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
178.36 mi
03h 07m
Flight
127.91 mi
205.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.91 mi
Kilometers
205.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.36 mi
Kilometers
287.05 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayflower
Fri, May 1, 10:40 PM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Sat, May 2, 1:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-05-01T19:33
Arrive Mayflower
Fri, May 1, 10:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 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
Coal Hill
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Springdale
89.2 mi
01h 33m
To Mayflower
89.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    122.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89, AR 365: Mayflower

    111 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    158 m · 18 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 365

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 365

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 365

    1803 ft · 44 sec · Highway 365

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    48 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Miller Street

    1227 ft · 38 sec · Miller Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Miller Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
123 mi · 69%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 27%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
State Highway 365
0.79 mi
East Johnson Avenue
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 03m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
127.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Hill
01h 33m from Springdale
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Springdale and Chance Rain Showers near Mayflower.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Coal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Springdale and 89.2 miles from Mayflower.

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

The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Springdale and Chance Rain Showers near Mayflower.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Mayflower. Straight-line distance: 127.91 mi (205.85 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Mayflower

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates34.9570300, -92.4273800
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Mayflower (-92.42738, 34.95703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.83 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.72
12.6 gal · 47.66 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.86 $47.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.83 $53.66
Premium $4.63 $29.14 $58.28
Diesel $5.42 $34.11 $68.23

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Mayflower. The current time is 19:33:02.

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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.