Redfield, AR to Springdale, AR is 220 miles and takes about 3h 51m via US 65, I 49, and I 530, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, connecting the Southeast region from start to finish. With nearly all the mileage on highways, it's a straightforward drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently. If you're looking for a quick hop between two points in the state, this route should fit the bill.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
110.1 miles from Redfield, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
141 mi
2h 22m
I 49
46.4 mi
47m
I 530
19.9 mi
20m
I 30
4.2 mi
5m
South Thompson Street
3.3 mi
5m
Fulbright Expressway
2.2 mi
2m
North College Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Sheridan Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 141 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redfield, AR and Springdale, AR.
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Start on Southeast Railroad Street
141 ft·11 sec·Southeast Railroad Street
2
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Sheridan Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
4
Merge onto I 530; US 65
20 mi·20 min·I 530; US 65
5
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi·5 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 65
Exit 143AToward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
141 mi·2 hr 22 min·US 65
Use the straight / slight 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 67BToward US 71B: Fayetteville Business DistrictUse 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
Given the 3h 51m driving time, this is an easy same-day trip. You could depart anytime in the morning and still have plenty of daylight upon arrival. Plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway mark, to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, though the $32 fuel cost suggests you won't need to fill up multiple times. Keep an eye out for the transition from US 65 to I 49, as this is a key point where the road character changes slightly as you enter a more developed corridor.
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 110.1 miles from Redfield, AR, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141 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 48 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.1 miles or 1h 53m 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 5m
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 Redfield, 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 Redfield, AR
This is one driving day of about 220.1 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Redfield, 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 65 for about 141 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 212.8 — 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|Sheridan Road
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
Navigation decision point
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25.1 mi into trip|~27m in|US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
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25.3 mi into trip|~28m in|US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
166 mi into trip|~2h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
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212.8 mi into trip|~3h 38m 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
$34.26 one way
$68.53 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$37.77
$75.54
premium
$4.71
$40.82
$81.64
diesel
$6.18
$53.54
$107.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66
0
$23.11
$10.56
Efficient EV
55
0
$19.26
$8.80
EV Truck/SUV
88
1
$30.81
$14.09
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Redfield, AR
Morning
in Redfield on Monday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Springdale, AR
Morning
in Springdale on Monday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
56°F
Delaware, AR
110 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 51m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend most of your time on highways, with a 97% highway share. The longest continuous stretch without significant changes will be about 141 miles on US 65. You'll notice an urban merging feel as you approach and navigate through more populated areas along I 49. The transition to surface roads will be minimal, occurring only for a brief 3 miles.
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: 141 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 49. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sheridan Road.
Driving Effort6/10
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 220.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,325 ft280 ft
Total Climb
1,058 ft
Total Descent
42 ft
Highest Point
1,325 ft
~220.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,044 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 Redfield, AR to Springdale, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 220.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 141 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springdale, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Springdale, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
