How far is Tontitown, AR from Springdale, AR?

The driving distance from Tontitown, AR to Springdale, AR is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.47 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.87 mi
9.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.87 mi
Kilometers
9.45 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.47 mi
Kilometers
12.02 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM CDT
Return by in Tontitown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tontitown
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tontitown
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bethel Heights
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Tontitown
3.7 mi
00h 08m
To Springdale
3.9 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1441 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Sunset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1030 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Elm Springs Road

    1282 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elm Springs Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Elm Springs Road

  8. 8

    Continue on White Road

    1247 ft · 27 sec · White Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Huntsville Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West Huntsville Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    706 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Johnson Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Commercial Street

    36 m · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
173.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Sunset Avenue
2.64 mi · 35%
West Huntsville Avenue
1.96 mi · 26%
East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
1.02 mi · 14%
Elm Springs Road
0.94 mi · 13%
White Road
0.24 mi · 3%
Spring Street
0.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Huntsville Avenue

Continue on West Huntsville Avenue

1.96 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
5.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel Heights
00h 08m from Tontitown
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tontitown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Bethel Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Tontitown and 3.9 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tontitown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tontitown and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 5.87 mi (9.45 km).

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#1 Tontitown

Township in Washington County, Arkansas

Population6,065
Coordinates36.1778600, -94.2335400
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Springdale

#2 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.233525, 36.178251)
End: (-94.128809, 36.186791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
1 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.97
0.52 gal · 2 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.98 $1.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.63 $1.20 $2.41
Diesel $5.42 $1.41 $2.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tontitown and Springdale. The current time is 00:54:53.

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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.