Origin
Springdale, AR
Late night in Springdale on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, AR to Piggott, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 39m
Distance
272 mi
438 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 27m
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6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 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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Piggott, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springdale, AR to Piggott, AR covers 272 miles and takes about 5h 39m 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, South Bettis Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.5 miles on US 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.08 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
136 miles from Springdale, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Springdale, AR to Piggott, AR covers 272 miles and takes about 5h 39m, 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 24 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 128.5 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 246.2 miles in near US 62 / South Missouri Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 246.2 miles (US 62 / South Missouri Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 271.3 miles (US 62 / North Scurlock Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 271.5 miles (US 62 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
246.2 mi into trip
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~5h 1m in
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US 62 / South Missouri Avenue
Turn right onto US 62 / South Missouri Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
271.3 mi into trip
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~5h 38m in
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US 62 / North Scurlock Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 62 / North Scurlock Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
271.5 mi into trip
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~5h 38m in
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US 62 / West Jackson Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 62 / West Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
6
271.7 mi into trip
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~5h 39m in
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US 62 / North 3rd Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 62 / North 3rd Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
271.8 mi into trip
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~5h 39m in
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US 62 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 62 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 128.5 mi | 2h 32m |
| East Robinson Avenue | 56.3 mi | 1h 6m |
| South Bettis Street | 26.5 mi | 30m |
| West Elm Street | 25 mi | 37m |
| US 65 | 12.4 mi | 20m |
| T & C Boulevard | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| US 63 BUS | 3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 128.5 mi, about 2h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Piggott, AR.
1
Start on North Commercial Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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North Commercial Street
2
Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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East Emma Avenue
3
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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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
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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
19 mi
·
26 min
·
US 62; US 63; US 412
14
Turn left onto US 62
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 62
15
Continue on US 62; US 67; AR 90
27 mi
·
30 min
·
South Bettis Street
16
Turn right onto US 62
355 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Missouri Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto US 62
25 mi
·
37 min
·
West Elm Street
18
Continue on US 62
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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North Scurlock Avenue
19
Continue on US 62
170 ft
·
5 sec
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West Jackson Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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West Jackson Street
21
Continue on US 62
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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North 3rd Avenue
22
Turn left onto US 62
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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West Main Street
23
Turn left
197 ft
·
14 sec
24
Arrive at destination
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 136 miles from Springdale, AR, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.5 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Piggott, 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 272 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 128.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136 mi from Springdale, AR · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136 miles from Springdale, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.5 miles.
Arriving in Piggott, AR
The final approach into Piggott, 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 Piggott, 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
$41.08 one way
$82.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $45.09 | $90.19 |
| premium | $4.56 | $48.82 | $97.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.05 | $120.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.6 | 1 | $28.56 | $13.06 |
| Efficient EV | 68 | 0 | $23.80 | $10.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.8 | 1 | $38.08 | $17.41 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Piggott, AR
Late night in Piggott on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 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
5h 39m 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 Piggott, AR covers 272 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 62, East Robinson Avenue, South Bettis Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136 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 $41.08 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 is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 246.2 miles (US 62 / South Missouri Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 271.3 miles (US 62 / North Scurlock Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 271.5 miles (US 62 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Springdale, AR to Piggott, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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