Origin
Springdale, AR
Afternoon in Springdale on Monday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, AR to Waldo, AR
Drive Time
5h 42m
Distance
299.8 mi
482 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 29m
★
6 AM
5h 43m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 52m
12 PM
5h 49m
3 PM
5h 53m
5 PM
6h 8m
8 PM
5h 35m
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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Waldo, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springdale, AR to Waldo, AR covers 299.8 miles and takes about 5h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 30, Fulbright Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.83 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
149.9 miles from Springdale, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 42m highway drive covering 299.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.9 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 32 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 64.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near US 71B / Fulbright Expressway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 299.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 119.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 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
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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
5
119.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78
Toward US 64
4
119.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
US 64
Turn left onto US 64
Navigation decision point
5
197.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Springdale, AR to Waldo, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
53.7 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 64.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| I 30 | 51.3 mi | 51m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 48.3 mi | 49m |
| South State Highway 7 | 44.8 mi | 50m |
| US 278 | 17.9 mi | 26m |
| US 371 | 17 mi | 25m |
| AR 7 South | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Malvern Road | 12.2 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Waldo, 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
65 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 40; US 71
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 78
Toward US 64
9
Turn left onto US 64
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 64
10
Continue on US 64; Hwy 326
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
11
Turn right onto AR 7
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Arkansas Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto AR 7
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North State Highway 7
13
Continue on AR 7
14 mi
·
16 min
·
AR 7 South
14
Continue on AR 7; AR 10
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Scenic 7 Drive
15
Turn right onto AR 7
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
AR 7
16
Turn left onto AR 7
45 mi
·
50 min
·
South State Highway 7
17
Enter roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass
222 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hot Springs Bypass
18
Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Hot Springs Bypass
19
Merge onto US 70
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
21
Keep slight left at fork
81 ft
·
8 sec
22
Turn left onto US 270
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Malvern Avenue
23
Continue on US 270
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Malvern Road
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
25
Merge onto I 30
51 mi
·
51 min
·
I 30
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward AR 19: Prescott
27
Turn left onto AR 19
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Delight Highway
28
Turn right onto US 67; US 371
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 1st Street South
29
Turn right onto US 371
17 mi
·
25 min
·
US 371
30
At end of road, turn left onto US 278; US 371
18 mi
·
26 min
·
US 278; US 371
31
Turn left onto US 371
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
East McKissack
32
Arrive at destination
US 371
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 149.9 miles from Springdale, AR, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.9 miles or 2h 44m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waldo, 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 299.8 miles and 5h 42m.
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 I 40 for about 64.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.9 mi from Springdale, AR · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 149.9 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 64.9 miles.
Arriving in Waldo, AR
The final approach into Waldo, 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 Waldo, 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
$45.83 one way
$91.66 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $50.27 | $100.54 |
| premium | $4.61 | $54.41 | $108.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.61 | $133.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.9 | 1 | $31.48 | $14.39 |
| Efficient EV | 75 | 0 | $26.23 | $11.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.9 | 1 | $41.97 | $19.19 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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
Waldo, AR
Afternoon in Waldo on Monday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
13 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
5h 42m 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 Waldo, AR covers 299.8 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 30, Fulbright Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.9 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 $45.83 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 demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 299.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 119.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Springdale, AR to Waldo, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
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