How far is Springdale, AR from Southside, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Southside, AR is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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
188.45 mi
04h 25m
Flight
144.15 mi
231.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.15 mi
Kilometers
231.98 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.45 mi
Kilometers
303.28 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southside
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Sat, Apr 18, 3:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-17T18:52
Arrive Southside
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 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
Pindall
AR

City in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Springdale
94.1 mi
02h 12m
To Southside
94.3 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    894 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Walnut

    52.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Walnut

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Mountain View Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Mountain View Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Heber Springs Road

    1857 ft · 37 sec · Heber Springs Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Locust Grove Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Locust Grove Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Camp Tahkodah Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Camp Tahkodah Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Batesville Boulevard

    108 m · 7 sec · Batesville Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Batesville Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi · 30%
Walnut
52.6 mi · 28%
Main Street
6.16 mi · 3%
Mountain View Road
6.1 mi · 3%
Locust Grove Road
5.98 mi · 3%
Camp Tahkodah Road
2.17 mi · 1%
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 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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pindall
02h 12m from Springdale
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springdale and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Pindall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Springdale and 94.3 miles from Southside.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 8:08 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springdale and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southside.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Southside. Straight-line distance: 144.15 mi (231.98 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Southside

Human settlement in Arkansas, United States of America

Population3,990
Coordinates35.6984100, -91.6234700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Southside (-91.62347, 35.69841)

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
25.17 L · about $25.18
Round trip
$50.37
13.3 gal · 50.34 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Southside. The current time is 18:52:58.

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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.