Bull Shoals, AR Road Trips
Bull Shoals, AR serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 126 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Bull Shoals, AR spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
144.6 mi
Little Rock, AR
Quickest Drive
2h 32m
Springdale, AR
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Popular Incoming Routes
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Trips from Bull Shoals, AR
Driving from Bull Shoals, AR
Expect an average of 126 miles and about 2h 53m behind the wheel when leaving Bull Shoals, AR. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 142 miles (3h 9m), while the shortest is just 116 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Bull Shoals, AR are Jonesboro, AR (141.9 mi, 3h 9m), Bentonville, AR (132.9 mi, 2h 56m), Rogers, AR (125.9 mi, 2h 50m), Springdale, AR (116.2 mi, 2h 32m), and Conway, AR (115.5 mi, 2h 56m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 126-mile drive from Bull Shoals, AR, expect to burn about 5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Bull Shoals, AR and 2 routes heading into Bull Shoals, AR, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 116 to 142 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bull Shoals, AR covers 142 miles and takes approximately 3h 9m. Shorter options start at just 116 miles.
The average route from Bull Shoals, AR runs about 126 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bull Shoals, AR include Jonesboro, AR, Bentonville, AR, Rogers, AR and Springdale, AR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bull Shoals, AR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,687
Median Income
$46,848
Median Home Value
$157,200
Median Age
58.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Bull Shoals, AR
Bull Shoals is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. Located on the shore of Bull Shoals Lake, it's a resort town with a lot to offer.
Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock. Offers all sizes and types of boats, from their 60' houseboats to the 9hp motor boat and everything in between including jet skis, bass boats, pontoon and wakeboard tow boats are all available year round. 870-445-4424 for reservations.
1 Rocky Hollow Lodge, 1306 Lake Street (Hwy 178 to North on Mockingbird Lane to West on Lake Street), toll-free: +1-800-887-6259. A Family Lake Resort featuring seven Ozark style cabins secluded in a wooded hollow with a pool, playground and private dock. Sleeps up to 50 persons total on 27 beds in seven separate cabins $60 to $135 per night. Gaston's White River Resort, 1777 River Road Lakeview (on the banks of the White River, 1.9 miles from Bull Shoals State Park), ☏ +1 870 431-5202, [email protected]. Resort that covers over 400 acres with two miles of river frontage, and has 79 cottages ranging in size from two double beds and a bathroom to a two-story cottage with ten private bedrooms. Also has a restaurant, private club, gift shop, tennis court, playground, swimming pool, duck pond, game room, two nature trails and a conference area.
The closest commercial airport to Bull Shoals is Missouri's 1 Springfield/Branson National Airport (SGF IATA). Arkansas State Route 178 is the only highway leading into Bull Shoals. AR-178 feeds into US Route 412, a key east-west artery in northern Arkansas, at the town of Flippin about 8 miles south. From Springfield, take US Route 65 south to get to the Arkansas border; you will pass through Branson en route. Across the border, US-65 will become Arkansas State Route 65. AR-65 intersects US-412 about 35 minutes south of the border; from the intersection it will be another 35 minutes to Flippin.
AR-178 is the only main road in Bull Shoals.
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