Origin
Newport, AR
Late night in Newport on Monday
Local time
4:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport, AR to Springdale, AR
Drive Time
4h 38m
Distance
258.2 mi
416 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 25m
★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springdale, AR
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
The drive from Newport, AR to Springdale, AR covers 258.2 miles and takes about 4h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 57, I 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.47 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
129.1 miles from Newport, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 38m highway drive covering 258.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.9 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 57. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 56.9 miles in near US 64.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 258.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 56.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 204.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
56.9 mi into trip
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~59m in
|
US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe,...
5
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
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US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Conway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 64 West: Conway
4
204.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
8
250.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 24m 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
258.2 mi into trip
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~4h 38m in
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North Commercial Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Newport, AR to Springdale, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
Conway
56.9 mi in
|
~59m
|
via US 64
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 113.9 mi | 1h 53m |
| I 57 | 54.1 mi | 54m |
| I 49 | 46.4 mi | 47m |
| US 64 | 33 mi | 42m |
| South Thompson Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North College Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Malcolm Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Continue on Malcolm Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Malcolm Avenue
3
Turn right onto South State Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
4
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
5
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
54 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway
33 mi
·
41 min
·
US 64 West: Conway
9
Take the exit straight
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
10
Merge slight left
114 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 49 North: Fayetteville
12
Continue straight
46 mi
·
47 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
14
Continue on North College Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
15
Continue on South Thompson Street
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South Thompson Street
16
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Johnson Avenue
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Commercial Street
18
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 129.1 miles from Newport, AR, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.1 miles or 2h 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 3h 44m
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 Newport, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Newport, AR
This is one driving day of about 258.2 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newport, 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 I 40 for about 113.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.1 mi from Newport, AR · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 129.1 miles from Newport, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.9 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.47 one way
$78.94 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $43.29 | $86.59 |
| premium | $4.61 | $46.86 | $93.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.36 | $114.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.11 | $12.39 |
| Efficient EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.59 | $10.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.3 | 1 | $36.15 | $16.52 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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
Late night in Springdale on Monday
Local time
4:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Haskell, AR
129 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
13 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 38m 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 Newport, AR to Springdale, AR covers 258.2 miles and takes about 4h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 57, 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 129.1 miles from Newport, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.47 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 258.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 56.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 204.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Newport, AR to Springdale, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
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