Origin
Springdale, AR
Afternoon in Springdale on Thursday
Local time
2:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, AR to Midway, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
121.5 mi
196 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
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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Midway, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springdale, AR to Midway, AR covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 36m 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, US 62, US 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.3 miles on East Robinson Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.35 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.8 miles from Springdale, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 121.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Springdale, AR to Midway, AR covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 36m, 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 13 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?
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 36m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 8 key pointsThese 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
121.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
|
AR 5
At end of road, turn left onto AR 5
Navigation decision point
4
121.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
|
AR 178
Turn left onto AR 178
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Robinson Avenue | 56.3 mi | 1h 6m |
| US 62 | 36.3 mi | 41m |
| US 65 | 12.4 mi | 20m |
| AR 126 | 7 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| East Emma Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Butterfield Coach Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| AR 5 | 0.2 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 Midway, 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
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 62; US 412
10
Turn left onto AR 126
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
AR 126
11
At end of road, turn left onto AR 5
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
AR 5
12
Turn left onto AR 178
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
AR 178
13
Arrive at destination
AR 178
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.8 miles from Springdale, AR, or about 1h 14m 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.8 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midway, 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 121.5 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 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 60.8 mi from Springdale, AR · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.8 miles from Springdale, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Midway, AR
The final approach into Midway, 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 Midway, 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
$18.35 one way
$36.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $20.14 | $40.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $21.81 | $43.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.83 | $53.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.76 | $5.83 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.01 | $7.78 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Midway, AR
Afternoon in Midway on Thursday
Local time
2:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Harrison, AR
61 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
3 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
2h 36m 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 Midway, AR covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Robinson Avenue, US 62, US 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.8 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 $18.35 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 36m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Midway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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