Springdale, AR Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Springdale, AR is a local road trip base with 49 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 11-mile quick runs to 227-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Springdale, AR spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
49
Longest Drive
329.2 mi
Crossett, AR
Quickest Drive
14m
Elm Springs, AR
Plan Around Springdale, AR
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Springdale, AR
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Springdale, AR
Springdale, AR to Ashdown, AR
Springdale, AR to Hot Springs, AR
Springdale, AR to Conway, AR
Springdale, AR to Perryville, AR
Springdale, AR to Salem, AR
Springdale, AR to Barling, AR
Springdale, AR to Alma, AR
Springdale, AR to Bentonville, AR
Springdale, AR to Harmon, AR
Driving from Springdale, AR
Expect an average of 119 miles and about 2h 17m behind the wheel when leaving Springdale, AR. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 227 miles (4h 32m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Springdale, AR are Ashdown, AR (226.7 mi, 4h 32m), Hot Springs, AR (196.5 mi, 3h 40m), Conway, AR (168.6 mi, 2h 57m), Perryville, AR (164.4 mi, 2h 59m), and Salem, AR (158.3 mi, 3h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 119-mile drive from Springdale, AR, expect to burn about 4.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Springdale, AR and 40 routes heading into Springdale, AR, covering 49 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 227 miles.
The longest mapped route from Springdale, AR covers 227 miles and takes approximately 4h 32m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.
The average route from Springdale, AR runs about 119 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Springdale, AR include Ashdown, AR, Hot Springs, AR, Conway, AR and Perryville, AR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Springdale, AR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
87,388
Median Income
$66,044
Median Home Value
$237,200
Median Age
32.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Springdale, AR at a Glance
Founded
1838
Elevation
3,179 ft
Area
42 mi²
Notable People from Springdale, AR
A sampling of people born in Springdale, AR.
Josh Hawley
1979
American lawyer and politician (born 1979)
Bridget Hall
1977
American model
Yvonne Anderson
1990
American-Serbian basketball player
Jim Deines
1962
American basketball player
Jackson Rutledge
1999
American baseball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Springdale, AR.
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
history museum in Springdale, Arkansas
City data from Wikidata (Q79724), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Springdale, AR
Springdale is in the Ozarks region of Northwest Arkansas.
1 Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, ☏ +1 479 750-8165. Free. (updated Jul 2025)
The Jones Center for Families, 922 East Emma Avenue, ☏ +1 479 756-8090, fax: +1 479 750-7444. Indoor ice arena, Olympic-size pool, gymnasium with indoor track and fitness center. Outside are mountain bike and skateboard tracks, and a "bicycle playground" for beginners. (updated Dec 2025) Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Summer months. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the area's minor league baseball team, based in Springdale. Relatively new to Northwest Arkansas, the team moved here in 2008 and play in a brand-new park, Arvest Park, located on the fringes of Springdale. $9-$13. Arts One Presents, 111 W Emma Ave, Suite 202, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2025)
Gusano's Pizzeria, 1094 E. Henri de Tonti, ☏ +1 479 927 6900, [email protected]. 11AM-11PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11AM-10PM every other day. Chicago-style pizzeria and sports bar with the self-proclaimed "best Chicago-style pizza in the world". Part of a tiny chain of 8 restaurants in and around Arkansas. (updated Sep 2020)
1 The Odd Soul, 126 W Emma Ave, ☏ +1 479-927-6399. Has an extensive assortment of craft beers. (updated Dec 2017)
1 Inn At The Mill, 3906 Johnson Mill Blvd, ☏ +1 479-443-1800. (updated Dec 2017)
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA IATA), 1 Airport Blvd., Bentonville (about a half-hour drive away), ☏ +1 479-205-1000. Formerly Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, it's the closest airport with commercial passenger service. Springdale also has its own municipal airport for general aviation. (updated Jul 2023) Springdale straddles a north-south highway with three designations: Interstate 49, US Route 62, and US Route 71. I-49 feeds into I-40 at the town of Alma, about 1 hour south. US-62 and US-71 branch off in neighboring Bentonville. US-71 then continues on over the Missouri border, eventually leading to Joplin.
Travel tips adapted from Springdale (Arkansas) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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