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1h 22m
Distance
71.5 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
9 DC fast
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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Barling, AR
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The drive from Springdale, AR to Barling, AR covers 71.5 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fulbright Expressway, US 71, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.3 miles on Fulbright Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.93 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
35.8 miles from Springdale, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 71.5 miles, with most of the trip on Fulbright Expressway and US 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.3 miles on Fulbright Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fulbright Expressway and US 71. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Johnson Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 22m 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: near the start (East Johnson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (US 71B / Fulbright Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B / Fulbright Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 71 toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Rogers Avenue East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Between Springdale, AR and Barling, AR, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Rogers Avenue East.
Fort Smith
Rogers Avenue East
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fulbright Expressway | 48.3 mi | 49m |
| US 71 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| I 40 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| North Thompson Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Rogers Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Fort Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North College Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Johnson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Barling, AR.
Start on North Commercial Street
Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
Turn left onto US 71B
Continue on US 71B
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 40; US 71
Take the exit onto US 71
Take the exit
Turn straight onto AR 22
Continue on AR 22
Arrive at destination
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.
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 71.5 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.8 miles or 41m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barling, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Springdale, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Springdale, AR
This is one driving day of about 71.5 miles and 1h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.8 mi from Springdale, AR · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
A short stop after about 71.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Springdale, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Barling, 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 Barling, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| premium | $4.61 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.88 | $31.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Harps - Tesla Supercharger
Alma, AR
12 DCFC
Workman's Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Lowell, AR
8 DCFC
Van Buren, AR - Tesla Supercharger
Van Buren, AR
6 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
Springdale, AR
4 DCFC
Harps Food Store #119
Springdale, AR
4 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 145
Springdale, AR
4 DCFC
Lewis Automotive
Fayetteville, AR
4 DCFC
Harry Robinson Buick-GMC
FORT SMITH, AR
2 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.51 | $3.43 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.01 | $4.58 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Springdale on Monday
Local time
1:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Barling on Monday
Local time
1:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
36 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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