Origin
West Fork, AR
Afternoon in West Fork on Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Fork, AR to Springdale, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Fork, AR
Alex Moliski
Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
West Fork, AR to Springdale, AR is 21.4 miles and takes about 28 minutes via I 49, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Arkansas's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, making it a quick and easy transit. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a day trip or as a segment of a larger journey, requiring minimal planning for a swift arrival.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of it on interstates. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.1 miles on I 49, providing a consistent pace. The primary roads include I 49 and the Fulbright Expressway, indicating a predominantly high-speed experience. Expect a direct and efficient journey, with minimal deviations from major thoroughfares, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and South Thompson Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 170 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 170 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 170 / McKnight Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 170 / West Main Street
Turn left onto AR 170 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 170 / McKnight Avenue
Turn right onto AR 170 / McKnight Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 49
Merge onto I 49
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 71B / Fulbright Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B / Fulbright Expressway toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67B
Toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| South Thompson Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North College Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Johnson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Phillips Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| McKnight Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 13.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Fork, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on South Campbell Avenue
73 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Campbell Avenue
2
Turn left onto AR 170
306 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto AR 170
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
McKnight Avenue
4
Continue on AR 170
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Phillips Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
6
Merge onto I 49
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
Exit 67B
Toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on US 71B
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
9
Continue on US 71B
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Thompson Street
10
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Johnson Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Commercial Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Friday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Fork, AR to Springdale, AR covers 21.4 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, South Thompson Street, 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 10.7 miles from West Fork, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 170 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 170 / McKnight Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from West Fork, AR to Springdale, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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