Springdale, AR Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Springdale, AR is a local road trip base with 31 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 236 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Springdale, AR spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States

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Trip Routes

31

Longest Drive

329.2 mi

Crossett, AR

Quickest Drive

22m

Harmon, AR

Plan Around Springdale, AR

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Springdale, AR is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Crossett, AR to Springdale, AR 329.2 mi · 5h 56m Waldo, AR to Springdale, AR 299.8 mi · 5h 42m Stamps, AR to Springdale, AR 280.4 mi · 5h 39m Monette, AR to Springdale, AR 275.3 mi · 5h 47m

Continue From Springdale, AR

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Springdale, AR to Smackover, AR 315.5 mi · 5h 45m Springdale, AR to Monticello, AR 285.3 mi · 5h 5m Springdale, AR to Manila, AR 282.2 mi · 5h 59m Springdale, AR to Marked Tree, AR 279.7 mi · 5h 44m

Trips from Springdale, AR

Springdale, AR to Smackover, AR

315.5 mi 5h 45m

Springdale, AR to Monticello, AR

285.3 mi 5h 5m

Springdale, AR to Manila, AR

282.2 mi 5h 59m

Springdale, AR to Marked Tree, AR

279.7 mi 5h 44m

Springdale, AR to Trumann, AR

266.9 mi 5h 32m

Springdale, AR to Prescott, AR

264.5 mi 4h 50m

Springdale, AR to Newport, AR

258.6 mi 4h 38m

Springdale, AR to Ashdown, AR

226.7 mi 4h 32m

Springdale, AR to Lake Hamilton, AR

206.2 mi 3h 48m

Springdale, AR to Gravel Ridge, AR

203.4 mi 3h 38m

Springdale, AR to Harmon, AR

11.2 mi 22m

Driving from Springdale, AR

Expect an average of 236 miles and about 4h 32m behind the wheel when leaving Springdale, AR. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 316 miles (5h 59m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Springdale, AR are Smackover, AR (315.5 mi, 5h 45m), Monticello, AR (285.3 mi, 5h 5m), Manila, AR (282.2 mi, 5h 59m), Marked Tree, AR (279.7 mi, 5h 44m), and Trumann, AR (266.9 mi, 5h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 236-mile drive from Springdale, AR, expect to burn about 9.3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Springdale, AR and 20 routes heading into Springdale, AR, covering 31 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 316 miles.

The longest mapped route from Springdale, AR covers 316 miles and takes approximately 5h 59m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Springdale, AR runs about 236 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Springdale, AR include Smackover, AR, Monticello, AR, Manila, AR and Marked Tree, 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

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.

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