Origin
Marianna, AR
Late night in Marianna on Wednesday
Local time
3:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
97°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marianna, AR to Springdale, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
289.4 mi
466 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 4m
★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marianna, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Springdale, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Marianna, AR to Springdale, AR is 289.4 miles and takes about 5h 17m via I 40 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the southeastern part of the state to the northwestern region. You'll be on a predominantly highway route, making it a straightforward drive. Given the relatively short duration, this is a manageable one-day trip. Plan for a fuel cost of approximately $43.
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
144.7 miles from Marianna, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 208.2 mi | 3h 30m |
| I 49 | 46.4 mi | 47m |
| State Highway 78 | 14.9 mi | 26m |
| US 79 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| South Thompson Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| East Chestnut Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North College Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 208.2 mi, about 3h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marianna, AR and Springdale, AR.
1
Start on North Poplar Street
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Poplar Street
2
Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Chestnut Street
3
Continue on US 79
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
US 79
4
Turn right onto AR 78
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 78
5
Continue on AR 78
10 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 78
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
7
Merge onto I 40
208 mi
·
3 hr 30 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
9
Continue on I 49
46 mi
·
47 min
·
I 49
Use the slight right lane.
10
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.
11
Continue on US 71B
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
12
Continue on US 71B
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Thompson Street
13
Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Johnson Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Commercial Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
Trip Plan
For this single-day drive of under six hours, you can depart anytime that suits your schedule. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 208.2 miles on I 40, you'll have plenty of flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $43 for the entire trip. It's wise to fill up before embarking on the longest segment on I 40 to ensure a smooth continuation of your drive.
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 144.7 miles from Marianna, AR, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.2 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 64 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.7 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
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 Marianna, 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 Marianna, AR
This is one driving day of about 289.4 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Marianna, 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 208.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.7 miles from Marianna, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 208.2 miles.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 26.8 and 289.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
26.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
27.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
235.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
8
282 mi into trip
|
~5h 4m 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
4
289.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 17m in
|
North Commercial Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.40 one way
$84.79 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $47.07 | $94.13 |
| premium | $4.49 | $51.11 | $102.22 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $63.79 | $127.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.8 | 1 | $30.39 | $13.89 |
| Efficient EV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.32 | $11.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.8 | 1 | $40.52 | $18.52 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Wednesday
Local time
3:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
99°F
Delaware, AR
145 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
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
5h 17m 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 almost entirely on highways, with a 97% highway share. You'll experience a long stretch of 208.2 miles on I 40 before transitioning to other major roads like I 49 and State Highway 78. Expect mostly rural cruising with frequent exits as you cover the majority of the distance on interstates.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 208.2 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 26.8 miles in.
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 5h 17m 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: at 26.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 235.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,441 ft
189 ft
Total Climb
1,468 ft
Total Descent
371 ft
Highest Point
1,441 ft
~268.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,251 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 5h 17m. Total distance: 289.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 208.2 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 235.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Springdale, AR before the return drive.
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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