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Trip from Shannon Hills, AR to Springdale, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 41m

Distance

206.3 mi

332 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 29m ★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 34m

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

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Downtown Shannon Hills, AR, AR

Shannon Hills, AR

Griffin Wooldridge

city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States

Springdale, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shannon Hills, AR to Springdale, AR covers 206.3 miles and takes about 3h 41m 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, South Thompson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 134.7 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.16 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

103.2 miles from Shannon Hills, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 134.7 mi 2h 14m
I 49 46.4 mi 47m
South Thompson Street 3.3 mi 5m
Fulbright Expressway 2.2 mi 2m
Sardis Road 1.7 mi 4m
North College Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
South Loop Road 1 mi 2m
West Johnson Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 134.7 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tall Pine Drive

31 ft · 6 sec · Tall Pine Drive
2

Turn left onto Sardis Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Sardis Road
3

Turn left onto Alexander Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Alexander Road
4

Turn right onto South Loop Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Loop Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto Mabelvale West Road

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Mabelvale West Road
6

Turn slight right

257 ft · 11 sec
7

Continue on this road

364 ft · 15 sec · this road
8

Turn slight right onto I-30 Frontage Road

212 ft · 4 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
9

Take the ramp

13 mi · 15 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 13B Toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
11

Merge onto I 40; US 65

135 mi · 2 hr 14 min · I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
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 · West Johnson Avenue
18

At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street

119 ft · 5 sec · 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 103.2 miles from Shannon Hills, AR, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.7 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 45 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.2 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 58m

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 Shannon Hills, 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 Shannon Hills, AR

This is one driving day of about 206.3 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Shannon Hills, 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 134.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, AR

103 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

Conway, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delaware, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.2 miles from Shannon Hills, 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 134.7 miles.

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

The Root Cafe - Breckenridge Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Rock, Arkansas

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.7

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15013531971

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The Root Cafe - Breckenridge Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.7

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15013531971

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 191.6

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Simple Simon's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 191.6

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14793002222

Visit website

Cafe Bossa Nova

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.7

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15015046360

Visit website

Turtle in the Way Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.7

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15014706543

Visit website

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.2

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.4

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Ridgerunner Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176.9

West Fork, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14797613843

Visit website

River City Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.7

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15016611496

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 199 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sardis Road

Turn left onto Sardis Road

Navigation decision point

5
3.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | Mabelvale West Road

At end of road, turn left onto Mabelvale West Road

Navigation decision point

7
16.9 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 13B Toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
5
17.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 40; US 65

Merge onto I 40; US 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
199 mi into trip | ~3h 28m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.16 one way

$62.31 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $34.20 $68.40
premium $4.56 $37.03 $74.06
diesel $5.61 $45.55 $91.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.9 0 $21.66 $9.90
Efficient EV 51.6 0 $18.05 $8.25
EV Truck/SUV 82.5 1 $28.88 $13.20

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% 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

Shannon Hills, AR

Afternoon in Shannon Hills on Saturday

Local time

2:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springdale, AR

Afternoon in Springdale on Saturday

Local time

2:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Delaware, AR

103 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

3h 41m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

206.3 mi in 3h 41m, mostly highway — 134.7 mi of that is on I 40.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 134.7 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sardis Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 206.3 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: near the start (Sardis Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Mabelvale West Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Shannon Hills, AR to Springdale, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.

Oklahoma City

16.9 mi in | ~24m

About the Cities

Arriving in Springdale, AR

Full guide →

Springdale is in the Ozarks region of Northwest Arkansas.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 206.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 134.7 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sardis Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Mabelvale West Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Springdale, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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