Origin
Cave Springs, AR
Night in Cave Springs on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cave Springs, AR to Springdale, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cave Springs, AR
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
Cave Springs to Springdale is 11 miles and takes about 19 minutes via West Monroe Avenue, North Thompson Road, and East Lowell Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arkansas, connecting two communities in the Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a high-speed highway cruise. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple connector on a larger journey, offering straightforward navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Monroe Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North Thompson Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Lowell Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Thompson Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Bloomington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Huntsville Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street (Cave Springs) | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Monroe Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cave Springs, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on this road
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Midway Avenue
53 ft
·
7 sec
·
Midway Avenue
3
Turn left onto AR 112
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Main Street (Cave Springs)
4
Turn left onto AR 264
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lowell Avenue
5
Continue on AR 264
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Monroe Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 71B
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bloomington Street
7
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Thompson Road
8
Continue on US 71B
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Thompson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto West Huntsville Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Huntsville Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Spring Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto East Johnson Avenue
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Johnson Avenue
12
Turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Commercial Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Midway Avenue
Turn right onto Midway Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 112 / South Main Street (Cave Springs)
Turn left onto AR 112 / South Main Street (Cave Springs)
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 264 / East Lowell Avenue
Turn left onto AR 264 / East Lowell Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Huntsville Avenue
Turn left onto West Huntsville Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East Johnson Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East Johnson Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Springdale, AR
Night in Springdale on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, presenting a local driving experience with no highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles along West Monroe Avenue. As you navigate through this area, you'll transition between West Monroe Avenue, North Thompson Road, and East Lowell Avenue. The road profile suggests a pace dictated by local traffic and intersections, rather than the steady speed of an interstate.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on West Monroe Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Midway Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Midway Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (AR 112 / South Main Street (Cave Springs)): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 264 / East Lowell Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Springdale, AR
Full guide →Springdale is in the Ozarks region of Northwest 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 19m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on West Monroe Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Midway Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (AR 112 / South Main Street (Cave Springs)): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 264 / East Lowell Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springdale, AR before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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