Origin
Nashville, AR
Evening in Nashville on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashville, AR to Springdale, AR
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
224.8 mi
362 km
Drive Score
10/10
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 19m
★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashville, AR
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Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nashville, AR to Springdale, AR covers 224.8 miles and takes about 4h 32m 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 $33.95 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
112.4 miles from Nashville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 32m highway drive covering 224.8 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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 North Lakeside Drive. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 278; US 371 / Bishop Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.8 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: at 0.2 miles (US 278; US 371 / Bishop Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 278; US 371 / North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 165.8 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 278; US 371 / Bishop Street
Turn left onto US 278; US 371 / Bishop Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 278; US 371 / North 4th Street
Turn right onto US 278; US 371 / North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
8
165.8 mi into trip
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~3h 25m in
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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
170.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m 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
217.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 19m 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 Nashville, AR to Springdale, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
165.8 mi in
|
~3h 25m
|
via US 71
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 71 | 86.5 mi | 1h 42m |
| North Lakeside Drive | 51.2 mi | 59m |
| I 49 | 46.4 mi | 47m |
| West Sunset Avenue | 17.9 mi | 26m |
| US 59 | 8 mi | 11m |
| North Camellia | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| South Thompson Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 71
— 86.5 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 278; US 371
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Bishop Street
3
Turn right onto US 278; US 371
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North 4th Street
4
Turn left onto US 278; US 371
18 mi
·
26 min
·
West Sunset Avenue
5
Continue on US 371
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 59; US 71; US 371
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North Camellia
7
Continue on US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
8
Turn right onto US 59; US 71
51 mi
·
59 min
·
North Lakeside Drive
9
Continue on US 71; US 270
70 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
US 71; US 270
10
Take the exit onto US 71
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 71
Toward 540 North
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 49
46 mi
·
47 min
·
I 49
Use the slight right lane.
14
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.
15
Continue on US 71B
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
16
Continue on US 71B
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Thompson Street
17
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Johnson Avenue
18
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
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North Commercial Street
19
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 112.4 miles from Nashville, AR, or about 2h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.4 miles or 2h 22m 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 45m
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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, AR
This is one driving day of about 224.8 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nashville, 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 112.4 mi from Nashville, AR · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 112.4 miles from Nashville, 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.
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
$33.95 one way
$67.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.27 | $74.54 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.35 | $80.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.63 | $99.27 |
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: 78.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.60 | $10.79 |
| Efficient EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.67 | $8.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.9 | 1 | $31.47 | $14.39 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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
Evening in Springdale on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 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 32m 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 Nashville, AR to Springdale, AR covers 224.8 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 71, North Lakeside Drive, 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 112.4 miles from Nashville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.95 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 278; US 371 / Bishop Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 278; US 371 / North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 165.8 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Nashville, AR to Springdale, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
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