Origin
Lincoln, AR
Evening in Lincoln on Sunday
Local time
6:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, AR to Springdale, AR
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, AR
Evgeni Adutskevich
Springdale, AR
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln, AR to Springdale, AR covers 28.9 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Pridemore Drive, Fulbright Expressway, South Thompson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on East Pridemore Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.42 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.4 miles from Lincoln, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 28.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Pridemore Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Park Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 28.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 62 / East Pridemore Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Park Street
Turn left onto West Park Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 62 / East Pridemore Drive
Turn left onto US 62 / East Pridemore Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
17.3 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive
Turn left onto US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.8 mi into trip
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~27m in
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I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 16 / Fulbright Expressway
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 16 / Fulbright Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.5 mi into trip
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~31m in
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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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pridemore Drive | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| South Thompson Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North College Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Johnson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Futrall Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 62 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Pridemore Drive
— 15.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on Boyer Avenue
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
Boyer Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Park Street
139 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Park Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
476 ft
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 62
15 mi
·
22 min
·
East Pridemore Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 62
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 62; AR 16
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Futrall Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 16
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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US 62; AR 16
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 16
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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Fulbright Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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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
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North College Avenue
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on US 71B
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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South Thompson Street
12
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Johnson Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
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North Commercial Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.4 miles from Lincoln, AR, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.3 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 28.9 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.4 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, AR
This is one driving day of about 28.9 miles and 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lincoln, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Pridemore Drive for about 15.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.4 mi from Lincoln, AR · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.4 miles from Lincoln, 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
$4.42 one way
$8.84 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| premium | $4.61 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Springdale on Sunday
Local time
6:21 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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 Lincoln, AR to Springdale, AR covers 28.9 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Pridemore Drive, Fulbright Expressway, South Thompson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Lincoln, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.42 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 is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 28.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 62 / East Pridemore Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lincoln, AR to Springdale, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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