How far is Springdale, AR from West Fork, AR?
The driving distance from Springdale, AR to West Fork, AR is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springdale and West Fork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale and West Fork.
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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
14.9 mi · 16 min · Fulbright Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 170: West Fork
2637 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Phillips Street
1 km · 1 min · Phillips Street
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Continue on McKnight Avenue
599 ft · 17 sec · McKnight Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
93 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Campbell Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · South Campbell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Campbell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springdale and West Fork.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Fulbright Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
14.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Springdale and Partly Sunny near West Fork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springdale to West Fork?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Springdale and 10.8 miles from West Fork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springdale and Partly Sunny near West Fork.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and West Fork. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.68 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 West Fork
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,623 |
| Coordinates | 35.9242500, -94.1885400 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Fork (-94.18854, 35.92425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
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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