Origin
Gurdon, AR
Afternoon in Gurdon on Sunday
Local time
4:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gurdon, AR to Springdale, AR
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
221.2 mi
356 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gurdon, AR to Springdale, AR covers 221.2 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 270 West, Martin Luther King Road, Malvern Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.6 miles from Gurdon, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 12m drive with frequent turns across 221.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 270 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 12m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gurdon, AR to Springdale, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 270 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Malvern Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Doctor Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hot Springs Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Scenic 7 Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 270 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gurdon, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on North Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
2
Continue straight
4.9 mi
·
8 min
3
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
35 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 270 West: Hot Springs
6
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Martin Luther King Road
7
Continue on Malvern Avenue
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Malvern Avenue
8
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
10
Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Hot Springs Bypass
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
184 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
12
Exit the roundabout
45 mi
·
50 min
13
At the end of the road, turn right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Scenic 7 Drive
15
Continue on 4th Street
14 mi
·
16 min
·
4th Street
16
Continue on North State Highway 7
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North State Highway 7
17
Continue straight
374 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn right onto Union Street
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Street
19
Turn left onto West Main Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
20
Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
21
Turn right onto Mission Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mission Road
22
Continue on Lakewood Drive
367 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lakewood Drive
23
Take the ramp left toward I-40
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-40
24
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 49 North: Fayetteville
26
Continue straight
46 mi
·
47 min
27
Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
28
Continue on North College Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
29
Continue on South Thompson Street
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South Thompson Street
30
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Johnson Avenue
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Commercial Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 110.6 miles from Gurdon, AR, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.6 miles or 2h 6m 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 27m
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 Gurdon, 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 Gurdon, AR
This is one driving day of about 221.2 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gurdon, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.6 mi from Gurdon, AR · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 110.6 miles from Gurdon, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$33.82 one way
$67.63 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $37.09 | $74.18 |
| premium | $4.61 | $40.15 | $80.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.14 | $98.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.23 | $10.62 |
| Efficient EV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.35 | $8.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.5 | 1 | $30.97 | $14.16 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Sunday
Local time
4:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
14 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
4h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gurdon, AR to Springdale, AR covers 221.2 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 270 West, Martin Luther King Road, Malvern Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.6 miles from Gurdon, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.82 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 12m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gurdon, AR to Springdale, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gurdon, AR to Springdale, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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