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Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
193.3 mi
311 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
9 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Queen, AR
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Springdale, AR
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The drive from De Queen, AR to Springdale, AR covers 193.3 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 71, North Lakeside Drive, I 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.5 miles on US 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.19 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
96.6 miles from De Queen, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
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This is a 3h 46m highway drive covering 193.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 71 and North Lakeside Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.5 miles on US 71.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 and North Lakeside Drive. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 59; US 71 / North Lakeside Drive.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 193.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1.2 miles (US 59; US 71 / North Lakeside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 122.2 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 134.2 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 59; US 71 / North Lakeside Drive
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 71 toward 540 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from De Queen, AR to Springdale, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 71 | 86.5 mi | 1h 42m |
| North Lakeside Drive | 51.2 mi | 59m |
| 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 Collin Raye Drive | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West Johnson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between De Queen, AR and Springdale, AR.
Start on West Dequeen Avenue
Turn right onto North 4th Street
Turn right onto US 70
Turn left onto US 59; US 71
Continue on US 71; US 270
Take the exit onto US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
Take the exit
Continue on I 49
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B
Continue on US 71B
Continue on US 71B
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.6 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springdale, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving De Queen, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 De Queen, AR
This is one driving day of about 193.3 miles and 3h 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.6 mi from De Queen, AR · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 96.6 miles from De Queen, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.5 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$29.19 one way
$58.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.05 | $64.09 |
| premium | $4.56 | $34.70 | $69.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.68 | $85.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Harps - Tesla Supercharger
Alma, AR
12 DCFC
Workman's Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Lowell, AR
8 DCFC
Van Buren, AR - Tesla Supercharger
Van Buren, AR
6 DCFC
Lewis Automotive
Fayetteville, AR
4 DCFC
Harps Food Store #119
Springdale, AR
4 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 145
Springdale, AR
4 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
Springdale, AR
4 DCFC
Orr Cadillac
Fort Smith, AR
2 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58 | 0 | $20.30 | $9.28 |
| Efficient EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.91 | $7.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.3 | 0 | $27.06 | $12.37 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in De Queen on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Springdale on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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