How far is Springdale, AR from Mountain Home, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.04 mi
02h 32m
Flight
97.68 mi
157.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.68 mi
Kilometers
157.2 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.04 mi
Kilometers
194.8 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Home
Mon, Jun 1, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Mon, Jun 1, 11:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-06-01T18:18
Arrive Mountain Home
Mon, Jun 1, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alpena
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From Springdale
60.5 mi
01h 16m
To Mountain Home
60.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance T-storms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springdale and Mountain Home.

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Street

    636 ft · 35 sec · North Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Emma Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Emma Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Robinson Avenue

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East Robinson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    752 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    73 m · 16 sec · East 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Baker Street

    71 m · 16 sec · South Baker Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    59 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi · 47%
Main Street
47.9 mi · 40%
East Emma Avenue
1.72 mi · 1%
Butterfield Coach Road
1.33 mi · 1%
North Commercial Street
0.12 mi
East 7th Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

East Robinson Avenue

Turn left onto East Robinson Avenue

56.3 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpena
01h 16m from Springdale
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springdale and Chance T-storms near Mountain Home.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springdale to Mountain Home?

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alpena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Springdale and 60.6 miles from Mountain Home.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springdale and Chance T-storms near Mountain Home.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 97.68 mi (157.2 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mountain Home

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

Population12,330
Coordinates36.3353400, -92.3851600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Mountain Home (-92.38516, 36.33534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.17 L · about $16.17
Round trip
$32.34
8.54 gal · 32.34 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.17 $32.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.19 $36.37
Premium $4.63 $19.75 $39.50
Diesel $5.42 $23.12 $46.24

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Mountain Home. The current time is 18:18:07.

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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.