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Trip from Springdale, AR to Blytheville, AR

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

Drive Time

6h 21m

Distance

299.4 mi

482 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 9m ★
6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 30m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 45m
8 PM
6h 14m

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

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city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States

Springdale, AR

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Blytheville, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springdale, AR to Blytheville, AR covers 299.4 miles and takes about 6h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 62, East Robinson Avenue, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.8 miles on US 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.22 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

149.7 miles from Springdale, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 21m. Total distance: 299.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Springdale, AR to Blytheville, AR covers 299.4 miles and takes about 6h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Emma Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Emma Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Butterfield Coach Road): Navigation decision point; at 65.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Emma Avenue

Turn left onto East Emma Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | Butterfield Coach Road

Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

Navigation decision point

4
65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
175.1 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
219.9 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in | US 412B / Portia Road

Turn left onto US 412B / Portia Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 62 128.8 mi 2h 36m
East Robinson Avenue 56.3 mi 1h 6m
West Main Street 42.2 mi 51m
Highway 18 21.3 mi 27m
US 65 12.4 mi 20m
T & C Boulevard 10.1 mi 11m
AR 77 7.5 mi 13m
Main Street 5.9 mi 8m
Longest stretch: US 62 — 128.8 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Commercial Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · North Commercial Street
2

Turn left onto East Emma Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Emma Avenue
3

Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Butterfield Coach Road
4

Turn left onto US 412

56 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East Robinson Avenue
5

Continue on US 62; US 412

5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
Use the right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 22 sec
7

Turn right onto US 65

12 mi · 20 min · US 65
8

Continue on US 62; US 412

31 mi · 35 min · US 62; US 412
9

Continue on US 62; US 412

16 mi · 18 min · US 62; US 412
10

Take the exit onto US 62; US 412

50 mi · 56 min · US 62; US 412
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412

10 mi · 11 min · T & C Boulevard
12

Turn right onto US 63 BUS

3.0 mi · 5 min · US 63 BUS
13

Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412

32 mi · 45 min · US 62; US 63; US 412
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto US 412B

3.9 mi · 5 min · Portia Road
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on US 412B

41 mi · 49 min · West Main Street
16

Turn right onto MO 164

1.2 mi · 2 min · MO 164
17

Turn slight right

287 ft · 11 sec
18

Continue on MO 108

3.4 mi · 5 min · MO 108
19

Continue on AR 77

7.5 mi · 13 min · AR 77
20

Turn left onto US 78; AR 18

21 mi · 27 min · Highway 18
21

Continue on US 78; AR 18

1.3 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
22

Arrive at destination

US 78; AR 18

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 149.7 miles from Springdale, AR, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.8 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 66 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 149.7 miles or 3h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blytheville, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Springdale, 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 Springdale, AR

This is one driving day of about 299.4 miles and 6h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Springdale, 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 62 for about 128.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 149.7 mi from Springdale, AR · 3h 3m into the drive

Downtown Bull Shoals, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bull Shoals, AR

150 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

Berryville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Calico Rock, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.7 miles from Springdale, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.8 miles.

Arriving in Blytheville, AR

The final approach into Blytheville, 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 Blytheville, AR.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fred's Fish House

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 128.3

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18704925441

Visit website

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mountain Home, Arkansas

2.9 mi

Fred's Fish House

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 128.3

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18704925441

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 299.4

Blytheville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+18707639304

Visit website

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128.3

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+18704924420

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 299.4

Gosnell, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+18705325028

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 171.1

Ash Flat, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18709943490

Visit website

Chen's Garden

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128.3

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18704246899

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Inexpensiv mile 128.3

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18706273455

Visit website

O. M. Greek

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128.3

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18707015207

Red E Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 171.1

Ash Flat, Arkansas

+19499452000

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.22 one way

$90.43 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $49.64 $99.27
premium $4.56 $53.74 $107.48
diesel $5.61 $66.10 $132.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89.8 1 $31.44 $14.37
Efficient EV 74.9 0 $26.20 $11.98
EV Truck/SUV 119.8 1 $41.92 $19.16

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Springdale, AR

Late night in Springdale on Saturday

Local time

12:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blytheville, AR

Late night in Blytheville on Saturday

Local time

12:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

4 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

6h 21m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Springdale, AR to Blytheville, AR covers 299.4 miles and takes about 6h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 62, East Robinson Avenue, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 149.7 miles from Springdale, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Emma Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Butterfield Coach Road): Navigation decision point; at 65.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Springdale, AR to Blytheville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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