Origin
Springdale, AR
Evening in Springdale on Thursday
Local time
5:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, AR to Mountain Home, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
229.7 mi
370 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
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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Mountain Home, AR
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Springdale, AR to Mountain Home, AR covers 229.7 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Fulbright Expressway, Vilonia Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.8 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.69 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
114.8 miles from Springdale, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 229.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 19m highway drive covering 229.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Fulbright Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.8 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Fulbright Expressway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near US 71B / Fulbright Expressway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 229.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 168.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 71B / Fulbright Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B / Fulbright Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
4
168.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 64
5
168.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
215 mi into trip
|
~3h 52m in
|
US 67B
Take the exit onto US 67B toward Searcy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Searcy
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Springdale, AR and Mountain Home, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Searcy.
Little Rock
53.7 mi in
|
~1h
Searcy
215 mi in
|
~3h 52m
|
via US 67B
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 113.8 mi | 1h 53m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 48.3 mi | 49m |
| Vilonia Bypass | 25.9 mi | 32m |
| US 64 | 13.5 mi | 13m |
| North Maple Street | 10.4 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 64 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| North Thompson Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.8 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Mountain Home, AR.
1
Start on North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Commercial Street
2
Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Johnson Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 71B
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Thompson Street
4
Continue on US 71B
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B
48 mi
·
49 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
7
Merge onto I 40; US 71
114 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
I 40; US 71
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 64
9
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn left onto US 64
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Oak Street
11
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 64
12
Continue on US 64
26 mi
·
32 min
·
Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto US 64
13 mi
·
13 min
·
US 64
14
Take the exit onto US 67B
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 67B
Toward Searcy
15
Continue on I 57 Business
366 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 57 Business
Toward Searcy
16
Turn left onto I 57 Business; AR 367
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
17
Turn left onto AR 36
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Beebe Capps Expressway
18
Turn right onto South Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elm Street
19
Turn left onto AR 16
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Race Avenue
20
Turn right onto AR 16
10 mi
·
18 min
·
North Maple Street
21
Arrive at destination
AR 16
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 114.8 miles from Springdale, AR, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.8 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 51 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.8 miles or 2h 1m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain Home, 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.
+
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 229.7 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 I 40 for about 113.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.8 mi from Springdale, AR · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.8 miles from Springdale, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.8 miles.
Arriving in Mountain Home, AR
The final approach into Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.69 one way
$69.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $38.08 | $76.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $41.23 | $82.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.71 | $101.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.12 | $11.03 |
| Efficient EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.10 | $9.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.16 | $14.70 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Mountain Home, AR
Evening in Mountain Home on Thursday
Local time
5:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Delaware, AR
115 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 19m 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 Springdale, AR to Mountain Home, AR covers 229.7 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Fulbright Expressway, Vilonia Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.8 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 $34.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 229.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 168.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Springdale, AR and Mountain Home, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Searcy.
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