Origin
Springdale, AR
Evening in Springdale on Thursday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, AR to Pea Ridge, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Pea Ridge, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springdale, AR to Pea Ridge, AR covers 23.2 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, State Highway 72, North Thompson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Springdale, AR to Pea Ridge, AR covers 23.2 miles and takes about 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 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 early in the drive near East Johnson Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Huntsville Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Johnson Avenue
Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Huntsville Avenue
Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 71B / North Thompson Street
Turn right onto US 71B / North Thompson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
AR 72 / East Central Avenue
Turn right onto AR 72 / East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 72 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| North Thompson Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Thompson Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Slack Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Bloomington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Curtis Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Monroe Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Pea Ridge, AR.
1
Start on North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Commercial Street
2
Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
387 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Johnson Avenue
3
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Spring Street
4
Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Huntsville Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 71B
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Thompson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Thompson Road
7
Continue on US 71B
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bloomington Street
8
Turn left onto AR 264
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Monroe Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
10
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71
11
Continue on I 49; US 71
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 49; US 71
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
13
Turn right onto AR 72
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on AR 72
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 72
15
Continue on AR 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Slack Street
16
Turn left onto AR 94
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Curtis Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
North Curtis Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Pea Ridge, AR
Evening in Pea Ridge on Thursday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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 Pea Ridge, AR covers 23.2 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, State Highway 72, North Thompson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 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 $3.50 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.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Johnson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Huntsville Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Springdale, AR to Pea Ridge, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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