The drive from Springdale, AR to Augusta, AR covers 241.9 miles and takes about 4h 26m 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, US 64 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 $36.53 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
121 miles from Springdale, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 241.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 26m highway drive covering 241.9 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 20 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 13 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 Effort6/10
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 241.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 key points
These 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
5
228.4 mi into trip|~4h 5m in|US 64; US 167
Take the exit onto US 64; US 167 toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Bate...
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 Augusta, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Batesville.
Little Rock
53.7 mi in|~1h
Batesville
228.4 mi in|~4h 5m|via US 64; US 167
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
113.8 mi
1h 53m
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi
49m
US 64
39.5 mi
46m
Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi
32m
State Highway 64
5.4 mi
6m
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi
6m
East Oak Street
1.8 mi
3m
North College Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.8 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Augusta, 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
27 mi·27 min·US 64
14
Take the exit onto US 64; US 167
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 64; US 167
Toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
15
Continue on US 64
0.3 mi·29 sec·US 64
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
12 mi·18 min·US 64
17
Turn right onto US 64B; AR 33B
0.3 mi·26 sec·North 5th Street
18
Continue on US 64B; AR 33B
0.1 mi·18 sec·Magnolia
19
Turn left onto US 64B; AR 33B
0.5 mi·52 sec·North 3rd Street
20
Arrive at destination
AR 33B
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 121 miles from Springdale, AR, or about 2h 7m 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 53 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121 miles or 2h 7m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, 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 241.9 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 121 mi from Springdale, AR
· 2h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.53 one way
$73.07 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$40.10
$80.21
premium
$4.56
$43.42
$86.84
diesel
$5.61
$53.41
$106.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.6
0
$25.40
$11.61
Efficient EV
60.5
0
$21.17
$9.68
EV Truck/SUV
96.8
1
$33.87
$15.48
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Springdale, AR
Late night
in Springdale on Saturday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, AR
Late night
in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Delaware, AR
121 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
6 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 26m 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 Augusta, AR covers 241.9 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Fulbright Expressway, US 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121 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 $36.53 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 241.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 Augusta, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Batesville.
