How far is Springdale, AR from Piney, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Piney, AR is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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
188.49 mi
03h 42m
Flight
129.33 mi
208.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.33 mi
Kilometers
208.13 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.49 mi
Kilometers
303.34 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piney
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 PM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Thu, Apr 16, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-15T17:12
Arrive Piney
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 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
Mansfield
AR

City in Scott and Sabastian counties in Arkansas, United States

From Springdale
94.3 mi
01h 51m
To Piney
94.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana

    1749 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    35 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 26%
I 540 South
12.3 mi · 7%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 2%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
East Johnson Avenue
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

62.9 mi · 01h 15m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
129.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 51m from Springdale
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Springdale and Mostly Cloudy near Piney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Springdale and 94.2 miles from Piney.

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

The direct path is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Springdale and Mostly Cloudy near Piney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Piney. Straight-line distance: 129.33 mi (208.13 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Piney

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population1,484
Coordinates34.5031400, -93.1260200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Piney (-93.12602, 34.50314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.18 L · about $25.18
Round trip
$50.37
13.3 gal · 50.36 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.18 $50.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.32 $56.64
Premium $4.63 $30.76 $61.51
Diesel $5.42 $36.01 $72.02

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Piney. The current time is 17:12:54.

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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.