How far is Springdale, AR from McAlmont, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to McAlmont, AR is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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
200.5 mi
03h 33m
Flight
145.13 mi
233.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.13 mi
Kilometers
233.56 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.5 mi
Kilometers
322.67 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McAlmont
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive McAlmont
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Springdale
100.2 mi
01h 46m
To McAlmont
100.3 mi
01h 46m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward McCain Boulevard East

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto McCain Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · McCain Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    144 m · 11 sec · Fairfax Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Roundtop Drive

    2 mi · 5 min · Roundtop Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roundtop Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 71%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 24%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 2%
Roundtop Drive
1.99 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
McCain Boulevard
0.93 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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.3 mi
145.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 46m from Springdale
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springdale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McAlmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Springdale and 100.3 miles from McAlmont.

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

The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.77 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springdale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McAlmont.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and McAlmont. Straight-line distance: 145.13 mi (233.56 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 McAlmont

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas

Population1,873
Coordinates34.8084200, -92.1818100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: McAlmont (-92.18181, 34.80842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.78 L · about $26.77
Round trip
$53.55
14.14 gal · 53.56 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.77 $53.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.11 $60.22
Premium $4.63 $32.70 $65.40
Diesel $5.42 $38.28 $76.57

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 McAlmont. The current time is 06:36:10.

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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.