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Trip from Russellville, AR to Springdale, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

124.2 mi

200 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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seat of Pope County, Arkansas, USA

Russellville, AR

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city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States

Springdale, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Russellville, AR to Springdale, AR covers 124.2 miles and takes about 2h 14m 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 49, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.8 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.76 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.

Midpoint

62.1 miles from Russellville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 124.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 124.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.8 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 15 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 64.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64 / West Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 64 / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 64 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
4.9 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I-40

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Exit 78 Toward I-40
4
70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
8
116.8 mi into trip | ~2h 1m 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
124.1 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | North Commercial Street

At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 64.8 mi 1h 4m
I 49 46.4 mi 47m
West Main Street 4.6 mi 7m
South Thompson Street 3.3 mi 5m
Fulbright Expressway 2.2 mi 2m
North College Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
West Johnson Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Mission Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 64.8 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 7

106 ft · 6 sec · North Arkansas Avenue
2

Turn right onto US 64

3.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
3

Continue on US 64

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
4

Turn right onto Mission Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Mission Road
5

Continue on Lakewood Drive

367 ft · 9 sec · Lakewood Drive
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 78 Toward I-40
7

Merge onto I 40

65 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 40
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
9

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
10

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.
11

Continue on US 71B

1.3 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
12

Continue on US 71B

3.3 mi · 5 min · South Thompson Street
13

Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Johnson Avenue
14

At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street

119 ft · 5 sec · North Commercial Street
15

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 62.1 miles from Russellville, AR, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 27 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.1 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

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 Russellville, 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 Russellville, AR

This is one driving day of about 124.2 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Russellville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 64.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.1 mi from Russellville, AR · 1h 5m into the drive

Downtown Alma, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, AR

62 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

Clarksville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mulberry, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.1 miles from Russellville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 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

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clarksville, Arkansas

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 26.6

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

1.7 mi

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

2.2 mi

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 26.6

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.3

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.3

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Simple Simon's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.3

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 124.2

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

$18.76 one way

$37.51 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $20.59 $41.18
premium $4.56 $22.29 $44.58
diesel $5.61 $27.42 $54.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.3 0 $13.04 $5.96
Efficient EV 31.1 0 $10.87 $4.97
EV Truck/SUV 49.7 0 $17.39 $7.95

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (65% 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

Russellville, AR

Afternoon in Russellville on Friday

Local time

2:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springdale, AR

Afternoon in Springdale on Friday

Local time

2:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Alma, AR

62 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

2 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

2h 14m 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 Russellville, AR to Springdale, AR covers 124.2 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, I 49, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 62.1 miles from Russellville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.76 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 straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Russellville, AR to Springdale, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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