How far is Springdale, AR from Wooster, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Wooster, AR is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
171.85 mi
03h 03m
Flight
115.93 mi
186.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.93 mi
Kilometers
186.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.85 mi
Kilometers
276.56 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wooster
Sun, May 31, 10:49 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Sun, May 31, 1:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-05-31T07:45
Arrive Wooster
Sun, May 31, 10:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wiederkehr Village
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Springdale
85.9 mi
01h 31m
To Wooster
85.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 25

    2022 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Salem Road

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Salem Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Robinson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
111 mi · 65%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 28%
Salem Road
6.58 mi · 4%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
East Johnson Avenue
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

111 mi · 01h 51m

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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiederkehr Village
01h 31m from Springdale
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Wiederkehr Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Springdale and 85.9 miles from Wooster.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.95 one way or $45.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Wooster. Straight-line distance: 115.93 mi (186.57 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wooster

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

Population1,125
Coordinates35.2020300, -92.4559900
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Wooster (-92.45599, 35.20203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.95 L · about $22.95
Round trip
$45.90
12.12 gal · 45.9 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.95 $45.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.81 $51.62
Premium $4.63 $28.03 $56.06
Diesel $5.42 $32.81 $65.63

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Wooster. The current time is 07:45:21.

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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.