Origin
Waldo, AR
Afternoon in Waldo on Sunday
Local time
4:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waldo, AR to Springdale, AR
Drive Time
5h 12m
Distance
322.9 mi
520 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 59m
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6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 38m
8 PM
5h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waldo, AR
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Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waldo, AR to Springdale, AR covers 322.9 miles and takes about 5h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rosston Highway, Rosston Road, West 1st Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.36 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
161.4 miles from Waldo, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 12m drive with frequent turns across 322.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rosston Highway 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 12m 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 Waldo, AR to Springdale, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rosston Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rosston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 270 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Malvern Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Doctor Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Rosston Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waldo, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on East McKissack
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East McKissack
2
Turn right
18 mi
·
26 min
3
Turn right onto Rosston Highway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Rosston Highway
4
Continue on Rosston Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosston Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street South
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 1st Street South
6
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
7
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge slight left
52 mi
·
51 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 270 West: Hot Springs
10
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Martin Luther King Road
11
Continue on Malvern Avenue
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Malvern Avenue
12
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
14
Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Hot Springs Bypass
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
184 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
16
Exit the roundabout
45 mi
·
50 min
17
At the end of the road, turn right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Scenic 7 Drive
19
Continue on 4th Street
14 mi
·
16 min
·
4th Street
20
Continue on North State Highway 7
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North State Highway 7
21
Continue straight
374 ft
·
9 sec
22
Turn right onto Union Street
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Street
23
Turn left onto West Main Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
24
Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
25
Turn right onto Mission Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mission Road
26
Continue on Lakewood Drive
367 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lakewood Drive
27
Take the ramp left toward I-40
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-40
28
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 49 North: Fayetteville
30
Continue straight
46 mi
·
47 min
31
Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
32
Continue on North College Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
33
Continue on South Thompson Street
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South Thompson Street
34
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Johnson Avenue
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Commercial Street
36
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 161.4 miles from Waldo, AR, or about 2h 36m 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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.4 miles or 2h 36m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springdale, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Waldo, 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 Waldo, AR
This is one driving day of about 322.9 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waldo, 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 161.4 mi from Waldo, AR · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 161.4 miles from Waldo, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springdale, AR
The final approach into Springdale, 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 Springdale, 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
$49.36 one way
$98.73 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $54.14 | $108.29 |
| premium | $4.61 | $58.61 | $117.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.74 | $143.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.9 | 1 | $33.90 | $15.50 |
| Efficient EV | 80.7 | 0 | $28.25 | $12.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.2 | 1 | $45.21 | $20.67 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Springdale, AR
Afternoon in Springdale on Sunday
Local time
4:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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 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 12m 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 Waldo, AR to Springdale, AR covers 322.9 miles and takes about 5h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rosston Highway, Rosston Road, West 1st Street South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.4 miles from Waldo, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.36 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 12m 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 Waldo, AR to Springdale, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waldo, AR to Springdale, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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