Traveling from Monette to Springdale covers 275.3 miles across Arkansas, taking approximately 5 hours and 8 minutes of drive time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, you should plan on dedicating a full day to the journey. Budgeting around $42 for fuel is a smart move before you head out. While the trip can certainly be completed in a single day, the winding nature of the roads makes it a substantial commitment. You will be transitioning from the flatter terrain near Monette toward the more elevated landscape of Springdale, so prepare for a shift in scenery as you move across the state.
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
137.6 miles from Monette, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
56.4 mi
1h 6m
US 63
55.3 mi
1h 15m
US 62
53.3 mi
1h 9m
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi
56m
Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi
22m
Highway 18
18.6 mi
25m
Joe N Martin Expressway
11.5 mi
13m
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monette, AR and Springdale, AR.
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Start on this road
33 ft·3 sec·this road
2
Turn right
67 ft·7 sec
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Turn right onto West Drew Avenue
1.1 mi·1 min·West Drew Avenue
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At end of road, turn left onto US 78; AR 18
19 mi·25 min·Highway 18
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Turn left onto US 78; AR 18S
1.2 mi·1 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
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Take the ramp onto US 78
0.3 mi·32 sec·US 78
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Merge onto I 555; US 78
11 mi·13 min·Joe N Martin Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 63
55 mi·1 hr 15 min·US 63
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Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft·5 sec·US 62; US 412
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Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi·1 min·US 62; US 63; US 412
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Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft·13 sec·US 62; US 412
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Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
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Take the exit
365 ft·10 sec
14
Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
10 mi·11 min·US 62; US 412; AR 175
15
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·T & C Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft·4 sec·Shield-Hopper Highway
17
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi·6 min·Shied-Hopper Bypass
18
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi·22 min·Shield-Hopper Bypass
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Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi·25 min·US 62; US 412
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At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi·11 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
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Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi·7 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
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Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
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Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn left onto US 412
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 412
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Butterfield Coach Road
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Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·East Emma Avenue
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Turn right onto North Commercial Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·North Commercial Street
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Arrive at destination
North Commercial Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 8-minute duration, departing early in the morning is your best bet to ensure you arrive in Springdale before dark. You have one planned stop available, so choose where to pull over carefully to maximize your rest and fuel efficiency. Since this is a local road-heavy route, keep a close eye on your navigation to avoid missing turns on the smaller connectors. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, allowing you to pace the drive in a way that keeps you comfortable behind the wheel. Prioritize keeping your tank topped off as you pass through smaller towns, as fueling opportunities on these secondary roads can be less predictable than on major thoroughfares.
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 137.6 miles from Monette, AR, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 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 61 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.6 miles or 2h 56m 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 45m
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 Monette, 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 Monette, AR
This is one driving day of about 275.3 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Monette, 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 412 for about 56.4 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 215.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Drew Avenue
Turn right onto West Drew Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
21.1 mi into trip|~30m in|I 555; US 78 / Joe N Martin Expressway
Merge onto I 555; US 78 / Joe N Martin Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
196.9 mi into trip|~4h 4m in|US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
5
215.7 mi into trip|~4h 33m in|US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.58 one way
$83.15 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$45.64
$91.28
premium
$4.56
$49.41
$98.83
diesel
$5.61
$60.78
$121.57
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: 96.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.6
1
$28.91
$13.21
Efficient EV
68.8
0
$24.09
$11.01
EV Truck/SUV
110.1
1
$38.54
$17.62
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Monette, AR
Evening
in Monette on Saturday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springdale, AR
Evening
in Springdale on Saturday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
4 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 47m 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?
Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this route relies entirely on local roads like West Drew Avenue and Highway 18 rather than high-speed interstates. With a highway share of 0%, you won’t find the monotonous drone of an open freeway here. Instead, the path is defined by a turn-heavy profile that demands your full attention as you navigate through various local corridors. This is a technical, winding drive that requires patience and steady focus. Because the road lacks long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you should anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace compared to typical cross-country transit.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.4 mi on US 412.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and US 63. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 275.3 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Drew Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (I 555; US 78 / Joe N Martin Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 47m. Total distance: 275.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.4 miles on US 412. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (West Drew Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (I 555; US 78 / Joe N Martin Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 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.
