How far is Springdale, AR from Sulphur Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Sulphur Springs, AR is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springdale and Sulphur Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale and Sulphur Springs.
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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
1028 ft · 17 sec · South Camden Road
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Turn slight right
57 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Sulphur Springs Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Sulphur Springs Road
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Turn right onto Lowman Road
16 m · 2 sec · Lowman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lowman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springdale and Sulphur Springs.
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.
Sunny leaving Springdale and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springdale to Sulphur Springs?
The road trip is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.3 miles from Springdale and 121.4 miles from Sulphur Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179 miles (288 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.12 one way or $62.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springdale and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Russellville
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 Russellville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 178.97 mi (288.03 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 Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1806500, -92.1234800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sulphur Springs (-92.12348, 34.18065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $3.64 | $31.12 | $62.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.12 | $35.29 | $70.59 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $38.56 | $77.13 |
| Diesel | $5.77 | $49.39 | $98.78 |
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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