How far is Springdale, AR from Rison, AR?
The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Rison, AR is about 259.1 miles (417 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springdale and Rison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale and Rison.
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Start on North Commercial Street
36 m · 7 sec · North Commercial Street
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Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
2927 ft · 2 min · East Johnson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Thompson Street
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Continue on North College Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 50 min · Fulbright Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
39.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
1214 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto South Camden Road
19.4 mi · 29 min · South Camden Road
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Magnolia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Magnolia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springdale and Rison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springdale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springdale to Rison?
The road trip is about 259.1 miles (417 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Springdale and 129.6 miles from Rison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189 miles (304.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.61 one way or $69.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 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 Rison.
Stop Ideas Near Pottsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pottsville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Rison. Straight-line distance: 188.99 mi (304.15 km).
#1 Springdale
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 81,115 |
| Coordinates | 36.1867400, -94.1288100 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rison
City in Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,213 |
| Coordinates | 33.9584300, -92.1901500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rison (-92.19015, 33.95843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $34.61 | $69.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.93 | $77.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.27 | $84.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.49 | $98.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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