Origin
Siloam Springs, AR
Afternoon in Siloam Springs on Monday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Siloam Springs, AR to Springdale, AR
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 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 35m
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6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Siloam Springs, AR to Springdale, AR covers 25.3 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 412, West Huntsville Avenue, East Main Street (Siloam Springs) for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on US 412. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.87 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
12.7 miles from Siloam Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 25.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 412 and West Huntsville Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.3 miles on US 412.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 412 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and West Huntsville Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near US 412; AR 59.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 412; AR 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 412; AR 59
At end of road, turn left onto US 412; AR 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
20.8 mi into trip
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~29m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
21 mi into trip
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~30m in
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I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
21.9 mi into trip
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~31m in
Take the exit toward Elm Springs Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Elm Springs Road
6
25.2 mi into trip
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~37m in
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East Johnson Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East Johnson Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 412 | 19.3 mi | 25m |
| West Huntsville Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street (Siloam Springs) | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 49 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Elm Springs Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| White Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 19.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Siloam Springs, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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North Broadway Street
2
Continue on East Main Street (Siloam Springs)
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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East Main Street (Siloam Springs)
3
Continue on East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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East Main Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 412; AR 59
19 mi
·
25 min
·
US 412; AR 59
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
0.9 mi
·
57 sec
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I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Elm Springs Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto Elm Springs Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Springs Road
9
Continue on White Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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White Road
10
Continue on West Huntsville Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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West Huntsville Avenue
11
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Spring Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto East Johnson Avenue
387 ft
·
18 sec
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East Johnson Avenue
13
Turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft
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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 12.7 miles from Siloam Springs, AR, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.3 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 25.3 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.7 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
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 Siloam Springs, 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 Siloam Springs, AR
This is one driving day of about 25.3 miles and 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Siloam Springs, 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 US 412 for about 19.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.7 mi from Siloam Springs, AR · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from Siloam Springs, 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
$3.87 one way
$7.74 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $4.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Springdale, AR
Afternoon in Springdale on Monday
Local time
12:26 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
21 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
38m 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 Siloam Springs, AR to Springdale, AR covers 25.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, West Huntsville Avenue, East Main Street (Siloam Springs). Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Siloam Springs, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.87 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 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 412; AR 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Siloam Springs, AR to Springdale, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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