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Trip from Augusta, AR to Springdale, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 27m

Distance

241.8 mi

389 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 14m ★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Augusta, AR, AR

Augusta, AR

Emre Bilgiç

city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States

Springdale, AR

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Trip Overview

Augusta, AR to Springdale, AR is 241.8 miles and takes about 4h 27m via I 40, US 64, and I 49, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily traversing Arkansas. With almost all of the route on highways, expect a fairly direct and efficient drive. Considering the relatively short duration, it’s a manageable same-day trip, perfect for getting from one point to another without a major time commitment.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

120.9 miles from Augusta, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 113.9 mi 1h 53m
US 64 60 mi 1h 10m
I 49 46.4 mi 47m
United States Highway 64 9.5 mi 14m
South Thompson Street 3.3 mi 5m
Shell Street 3 mi 4m
Fulbright Expressway 2.2 mi 2m
North College Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, AR and Springdale, AR.

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Start on AR 33B

0.5 mi · 54 sec · South 3rd Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 64B; AR 33B

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Magnolia
3

Continue on US 64B; AR 33B

0.3 mi · 32 sec · North 5th Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 64

3.0 mi · 4 min · Shell Street
5

Continue on US 64

9.5 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 64
6

Take the exit onto US 64

27 mi · 27 min · US 64
7

Take the exit onto US 64

0.4 mi · 49 sec · US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64

33 mi · 41 min · US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
10

Merge onto I 40; US 65

114 mi · 1 hr 53 min · I 40; US 65
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
12

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
13

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.
14

Continue on US 71B

1.3 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
15

Continue on US 71B

3.3 mi · 5 min · South Thompson Street
16

Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Johnson Avenue
17

At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street

119 ft · 5 sec · North Commercial Street
18

Arrive at destination

North Commercial Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 27m estimated drive time, departing Augusta in the morning will allow you to reach Springdale with plenty of daylight to spare. While the route is designed for a single day, there is one stop recommended, so plan for a brief pause to stretch your legs or refuel. The longest continuous stretch is nearly 114 miles on I 40, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost estimate of around $36, it's a budget-friendly option for covering the 241.8 miles across Arkansas.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.9 miles from Augusta, AR, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 53 miles or 1h 4m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 120.9 miles or 2h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springdale, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Augusta, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Augusta, AR

This is one driving day of about 241.8 miles and 4h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Augusta, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 113.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, AR

121 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Cabot, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delaware, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.9 miles from Augusta, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 2h 14m in / 2h 13m to go 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Best coffee break · home stretch

West Fork Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Fork, Arkansas

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 19min to go 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14792943041

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Inexpensiv

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Pao Peng Asian Cuisines LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Springdale, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14792312534

Visit website

West Fork Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

West Fork, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14792943041

Visit website

Ridgerunner Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

West Fork, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+14797613843

Visit website

Wildflower Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Mulberry, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14792972005

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Overlook Rest Area - Westbound

0 mi from route

Ozark Rest Area – Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Ozark Rest Area - Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Big Piney Rest Area – Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Tobo's 66 Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Big Piney Rest Area - Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 234.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 64B; AR 33B / Magnolia

At end of road, turn right onto US 64B; AR 33B / Magnolia

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 64 / Shell Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 64 / Shell Street

Navigation decision point

5
40.5 mi into trip | ~48m in | US 64

Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe,...
5
40.9 mi into trip | ~49m in | US 64

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Conway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 64 West: Conway
8
234.5 mi into trip | ~4h 13m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.57 one way

$67.13 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $37.56 $75.11
premium $4.29 $40.83 $81.66
diesel $4.80 $45.66 $91.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.5 0 $25.39 $11.61
Efficient EV 60.5 0 $21.16 $9.67
EV Truck/SUV 96.7 1 $33.85 $15.48

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026

Origin

Augusta, AR

Late night in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

5:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

WSW 5 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 4:25AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Destination

Springdale, AR

Late night in Springdale on Sunday

Local time

5:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 4:25AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

73°F

Delaware, AR

121 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 27m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 96% of the 241.8 miles on major roads like I 40 and I 49. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 113.9 miles on I 40, meaning extended periods of consistent speed. The highway portion will likely feel efficient, with fewer intersections and more consistent cruising. As you approach Springdale, expect the highway environment to continue as you transition onto I 49.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.9 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 64. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 64B; AR 33B / Magnolia.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 241.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 64B; AR 33B / Magnolia): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 64 / Shell Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,485 ft 218 ft

Total Climb

1,367 ft

Total Descent

261 ft

Highest Point

1,485 ft

~224.6 mi in

Elevation Range

1,267 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Augusta, AR to Springdale, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.

Conway

40.5 mi in | ~48m | via US 64

About the Cities

Starting in Augusta, AR

Full guide →

Founded 1848

Top landmarks

  • • Augusta Commercial Historic District — historic district in Arkansas, United States
  • • Augusta Memorial Park — cemetery located in Augusta, Arkansas
  • • Woodruff County Courthouse — county courthouse in Augusta, United States of America

Arriving in Springdale, AR

Full guide →

Founded 1838

Springdale is in the Ozarks region of Northwest Arkansas.

Top landmarks

  • • Shiloh Museum of Ozark History — history museum in Springdale, Arkansas

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 241.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 113.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 64B; AR 33B / Magnolia): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 64 / Shell Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Springdale, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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