Danville, AR to Springdale, AR is 148.4 miles and takes about 2h 49m via I 40 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on interstates, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a no-fuss journey between these two points. Expect a relatively quick travel time, fitting comfortably within a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.2 miles from Danville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
64.8 mi
1h 4m
I 49
46.4 mi
47m
AR 27
18.1 mi
27m
Union Street
4.9 mi
5m
West Main Street
4.6 mi
7m
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi
5m
Fulbright Expressway
2.2 mi
2m
North College Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 64.8 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, AR and Springdale, AR.
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Start on AR 27
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Turn right onto AR 27
6.1 mi·10 min·AR 27
3
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·26 sec·this road
4
Continue on AR 27
12 mi·16 min·AR 27
5
Turn sharp left onto AR 7
205 ft·12 sec·North State Highway 7
6
Continue on AR 22
374 ft·9 sec·AR 22
7
Turn right onto AR 7
4.9 mi·5 min·Union Street
8
Turn left onto US 64
3.1 mi·4 min·West Main Street
9
Continue on US 64
1.5 mi·2 min·West Main Street
10
Turn right onto Mission Road
0.2 mi·22 sec·Mission Road
11
Continue on Lakewood Drive
367 ft·9 sec·Lakewood Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 78Toward I-40
13
Merge onto I 40
65 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 40
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
15
Continue on I 49
46 mi·47 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B
2.2 mi·2 min·Fulbright Expressway
Exit 67BToward US 71B: Fayetteville Business DistrictUse the slight right lane.
17
Continue on US 71B
1.3 mi·2 min·North College Avenue
18
Continue on US 71B
3.3 mi·5 min·South Thompson Street
19
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·West Johnson Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft·5 sec·North Commercial Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of under 3 hours, this trip offers plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning allows ample time for any necessary stops without feeling rushed. While the drive is short, remember the longest stretch without a major exit is 64.8 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before entering that segment, especially if you're running low. Given the efficient interstate nature, you won't need to worry about splitting this into an overnight journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.2 miles from Danville, AR, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 33 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
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 Danville, 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 Danville, AR
This is one driving day of about 148.4 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Danville, 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 64.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this 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 19.3 and 141 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
19.3 mi into trip|~29m in|AR 7 / Union Street
Turn right onto AR 7 / Union Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.2 mi into trip|~35m in|US 64 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 64 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
29.1 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the ramp toward I-40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 78
Toward I-40
4
94.3 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
8
141 mi into trip|~2h 36m 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
$22.41 one way
$44.82 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$24.60
$49.21
premium
$4.56
$26.64
$53.27
diesel
$5.61
$32.76
$65.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.5
0
$15.58
$7.12
Efficient EV
37.1
0
$12.99
$5.94
EV Truck/SUV
59.4
0
$20.78
$9.50
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Danville, AR
Late night
in Danville on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Springdale, AR
Late night
in Springdale on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of the drive utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a consistent pace for most of the journey, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 64.8 miles on I 40. The profile suggests a highway-centric experience, meaning you'll likely encounter efficient travel with limited local road detours. Expect a predictable driving environment for the majority of the 2h 49m trip.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.8 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.3 miles in near AR 7 / Union Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 49m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.3 miles (AR 7 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (US 64 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The longest stretch is about 64.8 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 19.3 miles (AR 7 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (US 64 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springdale, AR before heading back.
