How far is Star City, AR from Springdale, AR?
The driving distance from Star City, AR to Springdale, AR is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Star City and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star City and Springdale.
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Start on Lincoln Avenue
36 m · 6 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto East Arkansas Avenue
2102 ft · 44 sec · East Arkansas Avenue
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Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Drive
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Turn right onto Highway 530
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 530
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North
2962 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Continue straight
16.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fulbright Expressway
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Continue on North College Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue
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Continue on South Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Street
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Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
2927 ft · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Star City and Springdale.
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 West
Keep slight left
141 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Star City and Sunny near Springdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Star City to Springdale?
The road trip is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Star City and 131.5 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Star City and Sunny near Springdale.
Stop Ideas Near Atkins
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 Atkins.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Star City and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 201.83 mi (324.81 km).
#1 Star City
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,030 |
| Coordinates | 33.9428800, -91.8434700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springdale
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 81,115 |
| Coordinates | 36.1867400, -94.1288100 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.01 | $86.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.36 | $100.72 |
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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