Origin
Kibler, AR
Late night in Kibler on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kibler, 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
1h 12m
Distance
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kibler, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Springdale, AR
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 60-mile drive from Kibler, Arkansas, to Springdale, Arkansas, will take you about 1 hour and 12 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll primarily be on I-49 and the Fulbright Expressway, with 83% of the journey on highways. Expect to spend around $9 on fuel for this route. The drive stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, making for a consistent regional experience. This is a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 46.4 mi | 47m |
| South Thompson Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Henry Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Kibler Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North College Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 71 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Marsha Woolly Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 46.4 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kibler, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on Thornhill Street
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
Thornhill Street
2
Turn right onto AR 162
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Kibler Highway
3
Continue on AR 162
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Henry Street
4
Continue on AR 162
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Marsha Woolly Drive
5
Turn left onto US 64; AR 162
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US Highway 64 East
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
7
Turn slight right onto US 71B; AR 162
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
US Highway 71 North
8
Turn left onto US 71
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 71
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
10
Continue on I 49
46 mi
·
47 min
·
I 49
Use the slight right lane.
11
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.
12
Continue on US 71B
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
13
Continue on US 71B
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Thompson Street
14
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Johnson Avenue
15
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Commercial Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Kibler, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 162 / East Kibler Highway
Turn right onto AR 162 / East Kibler Highway
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East
Turn left onto US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East
Navigation decision point
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 71
Turn left onto US 71
Navigation decision point
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
8
52.7 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
$9.06 one way
$18.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.95 | $19.89 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
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
1 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
1h 12m 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 predominantly a highway-focused experience, with a significant 83% share of the drive on interstates and expressways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 46.4 miles on I-49, offering a chance to settle in for a sustained period of highway driving. While largely on fast-paced roads like I-49 and the Fulbright Expressway, you'll also navigate sections of South Thompson Street. The character remains consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied terrain or scenery.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.4 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and South Thompson Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 162 / East Kibler Highway.
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 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 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 162 / East Kibler Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 71): 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 1h 12m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.4 miles on I 49. 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 162 / East Kibler Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 64; AR 162 / US Highway 64 East): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 71): 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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