Origin
Centerton, AR
Afternoon in Centerton on Friday
Local time
1:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centerton, AR to Springdale, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centerton, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
This short 20-mile drive from Centerton, Arkansas, to Springdale, Arkansas, is easily manageable within a single day. Expect the journey to take about 29 minutes, making it perfect for a quick trip or an addition to a larger itinerary in the Southeast region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is budget-friendly. The profile is described as a mixed drive, suggesting a blend of road types rather than a single monotonous experience. You won't need an overnight stay for this particular segment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I-49, Southwest 14th Street, and North Thompson Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 7.4 miles on I-49, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. Beyond that, expect a shift in road character as you transition between these different thoroughfares, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 102B / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 102B / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (US 62; AR 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 102B / North Main Street
Turn right onto AR 102B / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 62; AR 12
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 12
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78
Toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West Huntsville Avenue
Turn left onto West Huntsville Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
East Johnson Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East Johnson Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Southwest 14th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Thompson Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Centerton Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Thompson Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Bloomington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Monroe Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 7.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerton, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on West Spring Street
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Spring Street
2
Turn right onto AR 102B
492 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto AR 102
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Centerton Boulevard
4
Continue on AR 102
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 14th Street
5
Continue on AR 102
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 12
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 62; AR 12
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 78
Toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
9
Turn left onto AR 264
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Monroe Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 71B
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bloomington Street
11
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Thompson Road
12
Continue on US 71B
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Thompson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto West Huntsville Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Huntsville Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Spring Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto East Johnson Avenue
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Johnson Avenue
16
Turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Commercial Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Friday
Local time
1:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29m 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 Centerton, AR to Springdale, AR covers 20 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, Southwest 14th Street, North Thompson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Centerton, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.02 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 102B / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (US 62; AR 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Centerton, AR to Springdale, 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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