Drive or Fly: Springdale, AR to Harrison, AR?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for XNA–HRO. At 72 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 33m

Distance

72.6 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

29 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 35m

7m in the air

Air Distance

57 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Springdale, AR → XNA 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HRO → Harrison, AR 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Springdale, AR XNA — Northwest Arkansas National Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Harrison, AR HRO — Boone County Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between XNA and HRO. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 12m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US1148S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Springdale, AR → Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot (FSM6) 81m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Clarksville (CKS6) → Harrison, AR 86m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From FSM6 — Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot 54 mi, ~81m drive

To CKS6 — Clarksville 57 mi, ~86m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 33m	2h 35m	4h 12m
Total cost (1 person)	$51	$122	$5
Carbon footprint	29 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

72.6 mi 1h 33m

via US 412, US 62; US 412, US 65

Alternative (+13 min)

77 mi 1h 46m

via US 412, AR 45, US 62; US 412

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Springdale, AR to Harrison, AR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.