Origin
Atkins, AR
Afternoon in Atkins on Thursday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atkins, AR to Springdale, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
136.2 mi
219 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
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atkins, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Atkins, AR to Springdale, AR covers 136.2 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 49, South Thompson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.3 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.57 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
68.1 miles from Atkins, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 136.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 24m highway drive covering 136.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 81.3 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 81.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 105 / North Church Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Atkins, AR to Springdale, AR is easy. At 2h 24m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 105 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 82.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 105 / North Church Street
Turn right onto AR 105 / North Church Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
82.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
8
128.8 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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US 71B / Fulbright Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B / Fulbright Expressway toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67B
Toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District
4
136.1 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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North Commercial Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 81.3 mi | 1h 21m |
| I 49 | 46.4 mi | 47m |
| South Thompson Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North College Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Johnson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 81.3 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atkins, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on Northeast 4th Street
281 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northeast 4th Street
2
Turn right onto AR 105
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Church Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
4
Merge onto I 40
81 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 40
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
6
Continue on I 49
46 mi
·
47 min
·
I 49
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
Exit 67B
Toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on US 71B
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
9
Continue on US 71B
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Thompson Street
10
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Johnson Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Commercial Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
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 68.1 miles from Atkins, AR, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.3 miles.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.1 miles or 1h 8m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springdale, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Atkins, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Atkins, AR
This is one driving day of about 136.2 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Atkins, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 81.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.1 mi from Atkins, AR · 1h 8m 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 68.1 miles from Atkins, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.3 miles.
Arriving in Springdale, AR
The final approach into Springdale, 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 Springdale, 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
$20.57 one way
$41.14 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $24.45 | $48.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
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: 47.7 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 | 40.9 | 0 | $14.30 | $6.54 |
| Efficient EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.92 | $5.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.07 | $8.72 |
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
Springdale, AR
Afternoon in Springdale on Thursday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Alma, AR
68 mi in
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 24m 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 Atkins, AR to Springdale, AR covers 136.2 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, South Thompson Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.1 miles from Atkins, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.57 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 Atkins, AR to Springdale, AR is easy. At 2h 24m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 105 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 82.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Atkins, AR to Springdale, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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