The drive from Southside, AR to Springdale, AR covers 188.7 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 412, US 65, East Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.4 miles on US 412.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.53 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
94.4 miles from Southside, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 188.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 4h 26m highway drive covering 188.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 412 and US 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.4 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 19 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 56.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and US 65. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 67.3 miles (AR 66 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.4 miles (AR 66 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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8.2 mi into trip|~14m in|AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road
Turn left onto AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road
Navigation decision point
4
67.3 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|AR 66 / Main Street
Turn right onto AR 66 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
67.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|AR 66 / Oak Street
Turn left onto AR 66 / Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
67.5 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 65
Turn right onto US 65
Navigation decision point
5
129.2 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
56.4 mi
1h 6m
US 65
50 mi
1h 12m
East Main Street
36.8 mi
54m
AR 66
15.8 mi
23m
US 62
11.6 mi
17m
Mountain View Road
6.1 mi
9m
Locust Grove Road
6 mi
10m
Camp Tahkodah Road
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southside, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on US 167
356 ft·8 sec·Batesville Boulevard
2
Turn right onto AR 230
2.2 mi·3 min·Camp Tahkodah Road
3
Turn right onto AR 230
2.7 mi·4 min·Locust Grove Road
4
Continue on AR 230
3.2 mi·5 min·Locust Grove Road
5
Turn left onto AR 14; AR 25
0.4 mi·32 sec·Heber Springs Road
6
Turn right onto AR 14
6.1 mi·9 min·Mountain View Road
7
Turn straight onto AR 14
37 mi·54 min·East Main Street
8
Continue on AR 66
16 mi·23 min·AR 66
9
Turn right onto AR 66
351 ft·11 sec·Main Street
10
Turn left onto AR 66
0.2 mi·18 sec·Oak Street
11
Turn right onto US 65
50 mi·1 hr 12 min·US 65
12
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi·7 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
13
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
14
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 412
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 412
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Butterfield Coach Road
17
Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·East Emma Avenue
18
Turn right onto North Commercial Street
0.1 mi·28 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 94.4 miles from Southside, AR, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 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 42 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.4 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 43m
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 Southside, 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 Southside, AR
This is one driving day of about 188.7 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Southside, 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 412 for about 56.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.4 mi from Southside, AR
· 2h 21m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.6
0
$19.81
$9.06
Efficient EV
47.2
0
$16.51
$7.55
EV Truck/SUV
75.5
0
$26.42
$12.08
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Southside, AR
Late night
in Southside on Saturday
Local time
12:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springdale, AR
Late night
in Springdale on Saturday
Local time
12:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Harrison, AR
94 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
5 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
4h 26m 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 Southside, AR to Springdale, AR covers 188.7 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, US 65, East 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 94.4 miles from Southside, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.50 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 is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 67.3 miles (AR 66 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.4 miles (AR 66 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Southside, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
