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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.

city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

49

Longest Drive

329.2 mi

Crossett, AR

Quickest Drive

14m

Elm Springs, AR

Plan Around Springdale, AR

Trips from Springdale, 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

Josh Hawley

1979

American lawyer and politician (born 1979)

Bridget Hall

1977

American model

Yvonne Anderson

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

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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