Mineral Springs, AR to Springdale, AR is 225.6 miles and takes about 4h 35m via US 71 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Northwest. With a high percentage of highway driving, it’s a straightforward trip focused on covering ground efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical choice for a quick transit between these two points.
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
112.8 miles from Mineral Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 71
86.5 mi
1h 42m
North Lakeside Drive
51.2 mi
59m
I 49
46.4 mi
47m
US Highway 371/State Highway 24
12.8 mi
18m
US 59
8 mi
11m
North Sherman Street
5.9 mi
10m
North Camellia
5.4 mi
7m
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 71
— 86.5 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs, AR and Springdale, AR.
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Start on AR 27
0.4 mi·39 sec·West Runnels Street
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Continue on AR 355
0.1 mi·15 sec·West Runnels Street
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Turn right onto AR 355
5.9 mi·10 min·North Sherman Street
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Turn left onto US 371; AR 24
13 mi·18 min·US Highway 371/State Highway 24
5
Continue on US 371
1.0 mi·1 min·East Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 59; US 71; US 371
5.4 mi·7 min·North Camellia
7
Continue on US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
8.0 mi·11 min·US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
8
Turn right onto US 59; US 71
51 mi·59 min·North Lakeside Drive
9
Continue on US 71; US 270
70 mi·1 hr 23 min·US 71; US 270
10
Take the exit onto US 71
12 mi·14 min·US 71
Toward 540 North
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
4.6 mi·4 min·US 71
Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, MemphisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 49 North: FayettevilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 49
46 mi·47 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
14
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.
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Continue on US 71B
1.3 mi·2 min·North College Avenue
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Continue on US 71B
3.3 mi·5 min·South Thompson Street
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Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·West Johnson Avenue
18
At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street
119 ft·5 sec·North Commercial Street
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Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 35m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Springdale. The route's 225.6 miles are manageable in a single day, but consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Plan for a fuel cost around $33, and check your fuel level before departing Mineral Springs. The longest stretch without a major exit is 86.5 miles on US 71, so be prepared for that segment.
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 112.8 miles from Mineral Springs, AR, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 50 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.8 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 48m
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 Mineral Springs, 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 Mineral Springs, AR
This is one driving day of about 225.6 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Mineral Springs, 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 US 71 for about 86.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Early stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
$10 to $20
Mena, Arkansas
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+14793941112
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 218.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.6 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 355 / North Sherman Street
Turn right onto AR 355 / North Sherman Street
Navigation decision point
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6.4 mi into trip|~11m in|US 371; AR 24 / US Highway 371/State Highway 24
Turn left onto US 371; AR 24 / US Highway 371/State Highway 24
Navigation decision point
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166.6 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
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171.2 mi into trip|~3h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
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218.3 mi into trip|~4h 21m 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
$31.32 one way
$62.64 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$35.04
$70.08
premium
$4.29
$38.09
$76.19
diesel
$4.80
$42.60
$85.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.7
0
$23.69
$10.83
Efficient EV
56.4
0
$19.74
$9.02
EV Truck/SUV
90.2
1
$31.58
$14.44
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Mineral Springs, AR
Late night
in Mineral Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Springdale, AR
Late night
in Springdale on Sunday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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
4h 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 69% of this 225.6-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on these main roads is 86.5 miles on US 71. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads, particularly as you approach your destination. The route involves navigating a significant number of exits and merges, characteristic of highway travel.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.5 mi on US 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 and North Lakeside Drive. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near AR 355 / North Sherman Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 225.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (AR 355 / North Sherman Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (US 371; AR 24 / US Highway 371/State Highway 24): Navigation decision point; at 166.6 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,787 ft340 ft
Total Climb
2,105 ft
Total Descent
1,121 ft
Highest Point
1,787 ft
~193.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,447 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mineral Springs, AR to Springdale, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 225.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.5 miles on US 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.6 miles (AR 355 / North Sherman Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (US 371; AR 24 / US Highway 371/State Highway 24): Navigation decision point; at 166.6 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Springdale, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
