How far is Springdale, AR from Smackover, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Smackover, AR is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.6 miles (339 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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
315.46 mi
05h 45m
Flight
210.62 mi
338.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.62 mi
Kilometers
338.96 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.46 mi
Kilometers
507.68 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smackover
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Smackover
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 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
Menifee
AR

Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Springdale
157.8 mi
02h 52m
To Smackover
157.7 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 79: Camden

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    1156 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Adams Avenue

    1525 ft · 24 sec · South Adams Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
156 mi · 49%
US 167 South
56 mi · 18%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 15%
US 79
27.9 mi · 9%
Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
15.5 mi · 5%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104.9 mi
210.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
02h 52m from Springdale
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smackover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.8 miles from Springdale and 157.7 miles from Smackover.

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

The direct path is about 210.6 miles (339 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.9 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 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.15 one way or $84.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Menifee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menifee.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Smackover. Straight-line distance: 210.62 mi (338.96 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Smackover

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,665
Coordinates33.3648500, -92.7248800
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Smackover (-92.72488, 33.36485)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.13 gal
42.14 L · about $42.15
Round trip
$84.30
22.26 gal · 84.28 L
Estimated CO2
98.9 kg one way
Round trip: 197.8 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.15 $84.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.40 $94.81
Premium $4.63 $51.48 $102.95
Diesel $5.42 $60.27 $120.54

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 Smackover. The current time is 23:33:48.

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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.