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Trip from Springdale, AR to Harrison, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

72.6 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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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seat of Boone County, Arkansas, USA

Harrison, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springdale, AR to Harrison, AR covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Robinson Avenue, Main Street, US 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.3 miles on East Robinson Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.96 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.

Midpoint

36.3 miles from Springdale, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 72.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 72.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Robinson Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 56.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Emma Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Springdale, AR to Harrison, AR is easy. At 1h 33m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 3.2 miles (US 412 / East Robinson Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 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

3
3.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 412 / East Robinson Avenue

Turn left onto US 412 / East Robinson Avenue

Navigation decision point

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

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | West Stephenson Avenue

Turn right onto West Stephenson Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Robinson Avenue 56.3 mi 1h 6m
Main Street 5.9 mi 8m
US 65 5.3 mi 7m
North Main Street 1.7 mi 3m
East Emma Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Butterfield Coach Road 1.3 mi 2m
North Commercial Street 0.1 mi <1m
West Stephenson Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East Robinson Avenue — 56.3 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Harrison, 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

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 65
8

Turn straight onto North Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
9

Turn right onto West Stephenson Avenue

78 ft · 3 sec · West Stephenson Avenue
10

Arrive at destination

West Stephenson Avenue

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 36.3 miles from Springdale, AR, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.3 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 16 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.3 miles or 45m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrison, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Springdale, AR

This is one driving day of about 72.6 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Springdale, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East Robinson Avenue for about 56.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.3 mi from Springdale, AR · 45m into the drive

Downtown Green Forest, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Green Forest, AR

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Huntsville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Green Forest, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Springdale, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Harrison, AR

The final approach into Harrison, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Pao Peng Asian Cuisines LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springdale, Arkansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.2

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14792312534

Visit website

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harrison, Arkansas

2.4 mi

Gallegos La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Huntsville, Arkansas

2 mi

Pao Peng Asian Cuisines LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.2

Springdale, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14792312534

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.6

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18707418704

Visit website

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.4

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

Gallegos La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.9

Huntsville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14797382000

Visit website

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.9

Huntsville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14797381266

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.96 one way

$21.93 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.04 $24.07
premium $4.56 $13.03 $26.06
diesel $5.61 $16.03 $32.06

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: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Workman's Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Lowell, AR

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Springdale, AR

WALMART

4 DCFC

Harps Food Store #119

Springdale, AR

FCN

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 145

Springdale, AR

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

WALMART: 1 Tesla: 1 FCN: 1 eVgo Network: 1

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 21.8 0 $7.62 $3.48
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.35 $2.90
EV Truck/SUV 29 0 $10.16 $4.65

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Springdale, AR

Morning in Springdale on Friday

Local time

9:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Harrison, AR

Morning in Harrison on Friday

Local time

9:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

2 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

1h 33m 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 Springdale, AR to Harrison, AR covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Robinson Avenue, Main Street, US 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.3 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 $10.96 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.

The drive from Springdale, AR to Harrison, AR is easy. At 1h 33m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 3.2 miles (US 412 / East Robinson Avenue): Navigation decision point.

The route from Springdale, AR to Harrison, 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.

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