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Trip from Springdale, AR to Hoxie, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 41m

Distance

224.5 mi

361 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 28m ★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States

Springdale, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springdale, AR to Hoxie, AR covers 224.5 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Emma Avenue, Butterfield Coach Road, East Robinson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.90 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

112.2 miles from Springdale, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 224.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 41m drive with frequent turns across 224.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Emma Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springdale, AR to Hoxie, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Emma Avenue
Butterfield Coach Road
East Robinson Avenue
Main Street
T & C Boulevard
Southwest Texas Street
Southwest Lindsey

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Emma Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Hoxie, AR.

1

Start on North Commercial Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · North Commercial Street
2

Turn left onto East Emma Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Emma Avenue
3

Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Butterfield Coach Road
4

Turn left onto East Robinson Avenue

56 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East Robinson Avenue
5

Continue on Main Street

5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
6

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 23 sec
7

Turn right

12 mi · 20 min
8

Continue straight

31 mi · 35 min
9

Continue straight

16 mi · 18 min
10

Take the exit slight right

50 mi · 56 min
11

At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard

10 mi · 11 min · T & C Boulevard
12

Turn right

3.0 mi · 5 min
13

Continue straight

34 mi · 48 min
14

Turn left

1.9 mi · 3 min
15

At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Texas Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Southwest Texas Street
16

Turn left onto Southwest Lindsey

23 ft · 1 sec · Southwest Lindsey
17

Arrive at your 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 112.2 miles from Springdale, AR, or about 2h 20m into the drive.

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 49 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 112.2 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoxie, 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 224.5 miles and 4h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112.2 mi from Springdale, AR · 2h 20m into the drive

Downtown Bull Shoals, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bull Shoals, AR

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Harrison, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bull Shoals, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.2 miles from Springdale, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hoxie, AR

The final approach into Hoxie, 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 Hoxie, 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

$33.90 one way

$67.81 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $37.22 $74.44
premium $4.56 $40.30 $80.59
diesel $5.61 $49.57 $99.13

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: 78.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.4 0 $23.57 $10.78
Efficient EV 56.1 0 $19.64 $8.98
EV Truck/SUV 89.8 1 $31.43 $14.37

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Springdale, AR

Afternoon in Springdale on Thursday

Local time

12:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hoxie, AR

Afternoon in Hoxie on Thursday

Local time

12:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

4 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 41m 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 Hoxie, AR covers 224.5 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Emma Avenue, Butterfield Coach Road, East Robinson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.2 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 $33.90 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 4h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springdale, AR to Hoxie, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springdale, AR to Hoxie, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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