Springdale, AR to Marked Tree, AR is 279.7 miles and takes about 5h 44m via US 62 and US 63, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. The majority of your travel will be on highways, making it a relatively straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day trip, you can expect a direct route that gets you to your destination without excessive detours.
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
139.9 miles from Springdale, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 62
142.1 mi
2h 52m
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi
1h 6m
US 63
45.2 mi
50m
US 65
12.4 mi
20m
T & C Boulevard
10.1 mi
11m
Main Street
5.9 mi
8m
US 63 BUS
3 mi
5m
East Emma Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 142.1 mi, about 2h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Marked Tree, AR.
1
Start on North Commercial Street
0.1 mi·34 sec·North Commercial Street
2
Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·East Emma Avenue
3
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Butterfield Coach Road
4
Turn left onto US 412
56 mi·1 hr 6 min·East Robinson Avenue
5
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.9 mi·8 min·Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·22 sec
7
Turn right onto US 65
12 mi·20 min·US 65
8
Continue on US 62; US 412
31 mi·35 min·US 62; US 412
9
Continue on US 62; US 412
16 mi·18 min·US 62; US 412
10
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·US 62; US 412
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412
10 mi·11 min·T & C Boulevard
12
Turn right onto US 63 BUS
3.0 mi·5 min·US 63 BUS
13
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
45 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 62; US 63; US 412
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 63; AR 228
45 mi·50 min·US 63; AR 228
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto AR 14
0.2 mi·36 sec·AR 14
Toward AR 75: Marked Tree, Lepanto, Parkin
16
Turn left onto AR 75; AR 14
0.8 mi·1 min·AR 75; AR 14
17
Turn right onto AR 149
0.1 mi·14 sec·Frisco Street
18
Turn left onto Elm Street
432 ft·12 sec·Elm Street
19
Turn right onto Railroad Street
48 ft·2 sec·Railroad Street
20
Arrive at destination
Railroad Street
Trip Plan
Consider an early morning departure from Springdale to maximize daylight and comfortably complete the 5h 44m drive. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $42, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. The longest stretch without a major break is 142.1 miles on US 62, so plan a quick stop before or after that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from highway to surface roads in the latter half of the trip.
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 139.9 miles from Springdale, AR, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.1 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 62 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.9 miles or 2h 52m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marked Tree, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Springdale, 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 Springdale, AR
This is one driving day of about 279.7 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Springdale, 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 62 for about 142.1 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 279.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Emma Avenue
Turn left onto East Emma Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
65.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
175.1 mi into trip|~3h 32m in|US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
278.5 mi into trip|~5h 41m in|AR 14
Take the exit onto AR 14 toward AR 75: Marked Tree, Lepanto, Parkin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 75: Marked Tree, Lepanto, Parkin
4
279.6 mi into trip|~5h 43m in|Elm Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.83 one way
$77.66 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg98 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$43.44
$86.88
premium
$4.29
$47.23
$94.46
diesel
$4.80
$52.81
$105.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.9
1
$29.37
$13.43
Efficient EV
69.9
0
$24.47
$11.19
EV Truck/SUV
111.9
1
$39.16
$17.90
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Springdale, AR
Late night
in Springdale on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
S 5 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Marked Tree, AR
Late night
in Marked Tree on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
SW 0 to 5 mph4% chanceLive 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
2 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
5h 44m 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 spend about 73% of the 279.7 miles on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 142.1 miles, primarily on US 62. After this, you'll transition to surface roads for the remaining portion of your drive. Expect a mix of cruising on well-maintained roads and navigating through more local areas as you approach Marked Tree.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142.1 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and East Robinson Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Emma Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Emma Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 65.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 175.1 miles (US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 142.1 miles on US 62. 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.
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 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Emma Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 65.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 175.1 miles (US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Marked Tree, AR before the return drive.
