Origin
Elm Springs, AR
Late night in Elm Springs on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elm Springs, AR to Springdale, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elm Springs, AR
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Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Elm Springs to Springdale, Arkansas, you are in for a quick, straightforward journey. Covering just 7.4 miles, this trip typically takes about 14 minutes of driving time. Since the entire route is easily manageable in a single day, there is no need for an overnight stay or complex planning. You will barely make a dent in your wallet, as the estimated fuel cost is only $1. Navigating through the Southeast, this drive serves as a simple local connection between the two Arkansas towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Springs Road | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| West Huntsville Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| White Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Johnson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Commercial Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Elm Springs Road
— 4.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elm Springs, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on School Street
113 ft
·
7 sec
·
School Street
2
Turn right onto AR 112
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Elm Street
3
Turn right onto Elm Springs Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Elm Springs Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Elm Springs Road
163 ft
·
7 sec
·
Elm Springs Road
5
Continue on Elm Springs Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Springs Road
6
Continue on White Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
White Road
7
Continue on West Huntsville Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Huntsville Avenue
8
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Spring Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto East Johnson Avenue
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Johnson Avenue
10
Turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Commercial Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.4 — 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
|
AR 112 / North Elm Street
Turn right onto AR 112 / North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Elm Springs Road
Enter roundabout onto Elm Springs Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
East Johnson Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East Johnson Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
North Commercial Street
Turn left onto North Commercial Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.12 one way
$2.24 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Springdale, AR
Late night in Springdale on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 to 20 mph
84% chance
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
1 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
14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You won't be spending any time on major highways, as the route consists entirely of local roads like Elm Springs Road, West Huntsville Avenue, and White Road. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 4.7-mile segment on Elm Springs Road, which defines the bulk of your travel time. Because this is a short, localized trip, you can anticipate a steady, rhythmic pace behind the wheel without the monotony of long-haul highway driving.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Elm Springs Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 AR 112 / North Elm Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 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 (AR 112 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Elm Springs Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.2 miles (Spring Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,340 ft
1,185 ft
Total Climb
204 ft
Total Descent
65 ft
Highest Point
1,340 ft
~5.9 mi in
Elevation Range
154 ft
About the Cities
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 14m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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 4.7 miles on Elm Springs Road. 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 (AR 112 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Elm Springs Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.2 miles (Spring Street): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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