Trip from Glenwood, AR to Springdale, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 45m

Distance

179 mi

288 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 32m ★

6 AM

3h 45m

8 AM

4h 10m

10 AM

3h 54m

12 PM

3h 51m

3 PM

3h 55m

5 PM

4h 9m

8 PM

3h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 179-mile drive from Glenwood, Arkansas to Springdale, Arkansas is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Plan for about 3 hours and 45 minutes of driving time, with a fuel cost estimated around $27. The route primarily utilizes US 71 and I-49, making it a largely efficient trip. With 89% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a consistent pace. This is a perfect day trip if you're looking to cover ground efficiently between these two Southeast Arkansas locations.

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

89.5 miles from Glenwood, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 179 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Your drive will be predominantly highway, with 89% of the route utilizing major roadways like US 71 and I-49. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience for most of the 179 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 71 miles on US 71, offering a substantial period of steady driving. While the profile is highway-focused, keep an eye out for potential transitions between these main roads as you progress toward Springdale.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 71 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 and I 49. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70B / Broadway 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 179 miles you will encounter 11 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 (US 70B / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 8 / North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 120 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 70B / Broadway Street

Turn right onto US 70B / Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 8 / North 1st Street

Turn right onto AR 8 / North 1st Street

Navigation decision point

8

120 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | US 71

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

6

124.6 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

8

171.7 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in | 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Glenwood, AR to Springdale, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

120 mi in | ~2h 38m | via US 71

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 71	71 mi	1h 24m
I 49	46.4 mi	47m
US 270	32 mi	39m
North 1st Street	13 mi	22m
AR 27	8.5 mi	14m
South Thompson Street	3.3 mi	5m
Fulbright Expressway	2.2 mi	2m
North College Avenue	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 71 — 71 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood, AR and Springdale, AR.

1

Start on North 2nd Street

91 ft · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

2

Turn right onto US 70B

312 ft · 10 sec · Broadway Street

3

Turn right onto AR 8

13 mi · 22 min · North 1st Street

4

Turn right onto AR 27

8.5 mi · 14 min · AR 27

5

Turn left onto US 270; AR 27

32 mi · 39 min · US 270; AR 27

6

At end of road, turn right onto US 71

54 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 71

7

Take the exit onto US 71

12 mi · 14 min · US 71

Toward 540 North

8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 71

4.6 mi · 4 min · US 71

Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49

Use the slight right lane.

11

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.

12

Continue on US 71B

1.3 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

13

Continue on US 71B

3.3 mi · 5 min · South Thompson Street

14

Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Johnson Avenue

15

At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street

119 ft · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

16

Arrive at destination

North Commercial Street

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 3-hour and 45-minute duration, this trip from Glenwood to Springdale is best tackled in one go. Aim to depart in the morning to make the most of your day. You'll cover 179 miles, with the longest stretch being 71 miles on US 71, so consider a brief stop around the halfway point for fuel or a stretch. The $27 fuel cost is a helpful budget marker. As this route is heavily highway-focused, pay attention to signage for US 71 and I-49 to ensure you stay on track.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 89.5 miles from Glenwood, AR, or about 2h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71 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 39 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 89.5 miles or 2h 1m 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 6m

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 Glenwood, 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 Glenwood, AR

This is one driving day of about 179 miles and 3h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Glenwood, 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 US 71 for about 71 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 89.5 mi from Glenwood, AR · 2h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Booneville, AR

90 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

Mena, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.5 miles from Glenwood, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71 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

$27.03 one way

$54.07 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$29.68	$59.35
premium	$4.56	$32.13	$64.26
diesel	$5.61	$39.52	$79.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.7	$18.79	$8.59
Efficient EV	44.8	$15.66	$7.16
EV Truck/SUV	71.6	$25.06	$11.46

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Glenwood, AR

Afternoon in Glenwood on Thursday

Local time

2:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springdale, AR

Afternoon in Springdale on Thursday

Local time

2:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Booneville, AR

90 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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 45m 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 Glenwood, AR to Springdale, AR covers 179 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 71, I 49, US 270. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 89.5 miles from Glenwood, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.