Trip from Horatio, AR to Springdale, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 57m

Distance

201.1 mi

324 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 45m ★

6 AM

3h 58m

8 AM

4h 24m

10 AM

4h 7m

12 PM

4h 4m

3 PM

4h 8m

5 PM

4h 22m

8 PM

3h 50m

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

The drive from Horatio, AR to Springdale, AR covers 201.1 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 71, US 59, 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 $30.37 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

100.5 miles from Horatio, 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 57m. Total distance: 201.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 57m highway drive covering 201.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 71 and US 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.5 miles on US 71.

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

There are about 14 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 86.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 and US 59. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 130 miles in near US 71.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 130 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 142 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

4

130 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | US 71

Take the exit onto US 71 toward 540 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward 540 North

8

142 mi into trip | ~2h 50m 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

146.6 mi into trip | ~2h 55m 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

193.7 mi into trip | ~3h 44m 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

4

201 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in | North Commercial Street

At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street

Navigation decision point

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 Horatio, AR to Springdale, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

142 mi in | ~2h 50m | via US 71

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 71	86.5 mi	1h 42m
US 59	48.7 mi	57m
I 49	46.4 mi	47m
State Highway 41	9.7 mi	13m
South Thompson Street	3.3 mi	5m
Fulbright Expressway	2.2 mi	2m
State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street	1.7 mi	2m
North College Avenue	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 71 — 86.5 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 24; AR 41

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street

2

Continue on AR 41

9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41

3

Continue on US 59; US 71

49 mi · 57 min · US 59; US 71

4

Continue on US 71; US 270

70 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US 71; US 270

5

Take the exit onto US 71

12 mi · 14 min · US 71

Toward 540 North

6

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.

7

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

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

8

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49

Use the slight right lane.

9

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.

10

Continue on US 71B

1.3 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

11

Continue on US 71B

3.3 mi · 5 min · South Thompson Street

12

Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Johnson Avenue

13

At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street

119 ft · 5 sec · North Commercial Street

14

Arrive at destination

North Commercial Street

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 100.5 miles from Horatio, AR, or about 2h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 44 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.5 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 15m

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 Horatio, 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 Horatio, AR

This is one driving day of about 201.1 miles and 3h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Horatio, 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 86.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.5 mi from Horatio, AR · 2h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Booneville, AR

101 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Booneville, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.5 miles from Horatio, 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 86.5 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Lewis' Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 129.3

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14796464309

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Farmington, Arkansas

3 mi

Lewis' Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 129.3

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14796464309

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 186.7

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Simple Simon's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 186.7

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14793002222

Visit website

Pao Peng Asian Cuisines LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 201.1

Springdale, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14792312534

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.37 one way

$60.74 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$33.34	$66.68
premium	$4.56	$36.10	$72.19
diesel	$5.61	$44.40	$88.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 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

Tesla

12 DCFC

Workman's Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Lowell, AR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Van Buren, AR - Tesla Supercharger

Van Buren, AR

Tesla

6 DCFC

Lewis Automotive

Fayetteville, AR

NOODOE

4 DCFC

Harps Food Store #119

Springdale, AR

FCN

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 145

Springdale, AR

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Springdale, AR

WALMART

4 DCFC

Orr Cadillac

Fort Smith, AR

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Tesla: 3 EV Connect: 2 NOODOE: 1 FCN: 1 eVgo Network: 1 WALMART: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.3	0	$21.12	$9.65
Efficient EV	50.3	0	$17.60	$8.04
EV Truck/SUV	80.4	1	$28.15	$12.87

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Horatio, AR

Evening in Horatio on Thursday

Local time

5:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springdale, AR

Evening in Springdale on Thursday

Local time

5:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Booneville, AR

101 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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

3h 57m 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 Horatio, AR to Springdale, AR covers 201.1 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 71, US 59, I 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.5 miles from Horatio, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.37 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.

This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 130 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 142 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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

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Trip from Horatio, AR to Springdale, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Springdale, AR

Nearby Places

Lewis' Family Restaurant

Lewis' Family Restaurant

Mandalay Fusion

Simple Simon's Pizza

Pao Peng Asian Cuisines LLC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Horatio, AR

Springdale, AR

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 57m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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