Origin
Berryville, AR
Morning in Berryville on Wednesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berryville, AR to Russellville, AR
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
128.4 mi
207 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
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6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berryville, AR
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Russellville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berryville, AR to Russellville, AR covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, AR 23, South Harris Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.6 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.39 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.2 miles from Berryville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 53m highway drive covering 128.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and AR 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.6 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 19 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 42.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 23. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Spring Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 62 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Spring Street
Turn left onto Spring Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Madison Avenue
Turn left onto West Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 62 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 62 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
123.3 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78
Toward US 64
6
128.4 mi into trip
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~2h 53m in
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AR 7 / North Arkansas Avenue
Turn left onto AR 7 / North Arkansas Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 42.6 mi | 42m |
| AR 23 | 26.4 mi | 39m |
| South Harris Street | 20.4 mi | 29m |
| High Street | 17.5 mi | 30m |
| US 412 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| West Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| US 412B | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 5th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 42.6 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berryville, AR and Russellville, AR.
1
Start on West Church Avenue
214 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Church Avenue
2
Turn left onto Spring Street
298 ft
·
18 sec
·
Spring Street
3
Turn left onto West Madison Avenue
355 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Madison Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 62
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto AR 21
18 mi
·
30 min
·
High Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 412; AR 21
11 mi
·
12 min
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US 412; AR 21
7
Turn left onto US 412B
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 412B
8
Continue on AR 23
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Lee Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto AR 23
20 mi
·
29 min
·
South Harris Street
10
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 23
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
AR 23
11
Turn slight right onto AR 16; AR 23
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
5th Street
12
Turn left onto AR 23
25 mi
·
36 min
·
AR 23
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
14
Merge onto I 40
43 mi
·
42 min
·
I 40
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 78
Toward US 64
16
Turn left onto US 64
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 64
17
Continue on US 64; Hwy 326
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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West Main Street
18
Turn left onto AR 7
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Arkansas Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
AR 7
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.2 miles from Berryville, AR, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 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 80 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.2 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
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 Berryville, 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 Berryville, AR
This is one driving day of about 128.4 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Berryville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 42.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.2 mi from Berryville, AR · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.2 miles from Berryville, 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
$19.39 one way
$38.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $21.29 | $42.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $23.05 | $46.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.48 | $6.16 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.98 | $8.22 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Morning in Russellville on Wednesday
Local time
7:23 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 53m 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 Berryville, AR to Russellville, AR covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, AR 23, South Harris 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 64.2 miles from Berryville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.39 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 62 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Berryville, AR to Russellville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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