Springdale, AR to Salem, AR is 158.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m via US 62 and US 65, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily traversing Arkansas. Expect a mixed drive experience, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road travel. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal for a straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical option if you're looking for a manageable drive to get you from point A to point B efficiently.
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
79.1 miles from Springdale, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 62
80 mi
1h 31m
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi
1h 6m
US 65
12.4 mi
20m
Main Street
5.9 mi
8m
East Emma Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi
2m
South Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Commercial Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 80 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Salem, 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
33 mi·37 min·US 62; US 412
11
Turn left onto US 62B; AR 9
0.2 mi·24 sec·South Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
AR 9
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 13m drive time and 158.3 miles, leaving Springdale in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. The $24 fuel cost suggests a single fill-up might be sufficient, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. There's one suggested stop, but with a drive under four hours, you can easily complete this trip without a major break if you prefer. Pay attention to the 80-mile stretch on US 62; ensuring you have enough fuel before entering this longer section is a key consideration for a smooth journey.
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 79.1 miles from Springdale, AR, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 35 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.1 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salem, 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 158.3 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 80 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 158 — 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
3
1.8 mi into trip|~4m in|Butterfield Coach Road
Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.2 mi into trip|~7m in|US 412 / East Robinson Avenue
Turn left onto US 412 / East Robinson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
65.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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158 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|US 62B; AR 9 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 62B; AR 9 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.91 one way
$47.81 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$26.24
$52.49
premium
$4.56
$28.41
$56.83
diesel
$5.61
$34.95
$69.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.5
0
$16.62
$7.60
Efficient EV
39.6
0
$13.85
$6.33
EV Truck/SUV
63.3
0
$22.16
$10.13
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Springdale, AR
Late night
in Springdale on Sunday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Salem, AR
Late night
in Salem on Sunday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Harrison, AR
79 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
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
3h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a varied experience, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 80 miles on US 62, providing a good opportunity for consistent travel. The route transitions between faster-paced highway sections and more local road driving, characterized by East Robinson Avenue and US 65. This mixed profile means you'll experience different driving conditions, from open highway cruising to navigating through more populated areas. Be prepared for changes in speed limits and road types as you progress toward Salem.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Emma Avenue.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springdale, AR to Salem, AR is easy. At 3h 13m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Emma Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Butterfield Coach Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 412 / East Robinson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 80 miles on US 62. 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.
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 0.1 miles (East Emma Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Butterfield Coach Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 412 / East Robinson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Salem, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
