Origin
Arkadelphia, AR
Evening in Arkadelphia on Friday
Local time
5:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arkadelphia, AR to Russellville, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
136.6 mi
220 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arkadelphia, AR
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Russellville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Russellville, AR covers 136.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 10th Street, Valley Street, US 270 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
68.3 miles from Arkadelphia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 136.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 136.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 10th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Russellville, AR is easy. At 2h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Russellville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 10th Street | — | — |
| Valley Street | — | — |
| US 270 West | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Road | — | — |
| Malvern Avenue | — | — |
| Doctor Martin Luther King | — | — |
| Hot Springs Bypass | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 10th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkadelphia, AR and Russellville, AR.
1
Start on Caddo Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Caddo Street
2
Turn right onto North 10th Street
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North 10th Street
3
Continue on Valley Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Street
4
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
20 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 270 West: Hot Springs
7
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Martin Luther King Road
8
Continue on Malvern Avenue
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Malvern Avenue
9
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
11
Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Hot Springs Bypass
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
184 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
45 mi
·
50 min
14
At the end of the road, turn right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Scenic 7 Drive
16
Continue on 4th Street
14 mi
·
16 min
·
4th Street
17
Continue on North State Highway 7
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North State Highway 7
18
Continue straight
374 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn right onto Union Street
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 68.3 miles from Arkadelphia, AR, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.3 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Russellville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arkadelphia, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arkadelphia, AR
This is one driving day of about 136.6 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Arkadelphia, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.3 mi from Arkadelphia, AR · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.3 miles from Arkadelphia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Russellville, AR
The final approach into Russellville, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Russellville, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.63 one way
$41.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $22.65 | $45.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $24.52 | $49.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41 | 0 | $14.34 | $6.56 |
| Efficient EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.95 | $5.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.12 | $8.74 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Russellville, AR
Evening in Russellville on Friday
Local time
5:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Russellville, AR covers 136.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 10th Street, Valley Street, US 270 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.3 miles from Arkadelphia, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Russellville, AR is easy. At 2h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Russellville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arkadelphia, AR to Russellville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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