Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springdale, AR
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Harmon, AR
Yan Krukau
Springdale to Harmon is 11.2 miles and takes about 22 minutes via West Sunset Avenue/East Henri de Tonti Boulevard/Harmon Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick hop between nearby towns without needing an overnight stay. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sunset Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| East Henri de Tonti Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Harmon Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| North Thompson Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Johnson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Eldridge Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Commercial Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Harmon, AR.
Start on North Commercial Street
Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
Turn left onto US 71B
Turn right onto US 412
Continue on US 412
Turn left onto CR 31
Turn left onto Eldridge Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 71B / North Thompson Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 412 / West Sunset Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 31 / Harmon Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Eldridge Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Springdale on Wednesday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 27 at 1:46AM CDT until May 27 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Afternoon in Harmon on Wednesday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 27 at 1:46AM CDT until May 27 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway miles, meaning you'll be interacting with surface streets for the entire 11.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles on West Sunset Avenue. As you progress, the route transitions through different local roads, including East Henri de Tonti Boulevard and Harmon Road, each offering a distinct feel of community thoroughfares. Be prepared for frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience as you navigate these local arteries.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Johnson Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 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 (East Johnson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 71B / North Thompson Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 412 / West Sunset Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
63 ft
Total Descent
181 ft
Highest Point
1,352 ft
~1.6 mi in
Elevation Range
146 ft
Founded 1838
Springdale is in the Ozarks region of Northwest Arkansas.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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