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4h 42m
Distance
224.9 mi
362 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
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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Walnut Ridge, AR
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The drive from Springdale, AR to Walnut Ridge, AR covers 224.9 miles and takes about 4h 42m 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, US 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.8 miles on US 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.38 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
112.4 miles from Springdale, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
This is a 4h 42m highway drive covering 224.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 62 and East Robinson Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.8 miles on US 62.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and East Robinson Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Emma Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 42m 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 412B / Portia Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 128.8 mi | 2h 36m |
| East Robinson Avenue | 56.3 mi | 1h 6m |
| US 65 | 12.4 mi | 20m |
| T & C Boulevard | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Portia Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| US 63 BUS | 3 mi | 5m |
| East Emma Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Walnut Ridge, AR.
Start on North Commercial Street
Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
Turn left onto East Robinson Avenue
Continue on Main Street
Keep slight left
Turn right
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right
At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard
Turn right
Continue straight
Turn left onto Portia Road
Continue on West Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 112.4 miles or 2h 20m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walnut Ridge, AR than in the middle of the route.
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 224.9 miles and 4h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.4 mi from Springdale, AR · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 112.4 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 128.8 miles.
The final approach into Walnut Ridge, 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 Walnut Ridge, 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.
Regular Gas
$34.38 one way
$68.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $37.71 | $75.42 |
| premium | $4.61 | $40.82 | $81.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.96 | $99.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.61 | $10.80 |
| Efficient EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.68 | $9.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90 | 1 | $31.49 | $14.39 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Springdale on Monday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Walnut Ridge on Monday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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