Waldo, AR Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Waldo, AR is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 225-mile quick runs to 300-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Waldo, AR head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
299.8 mi
Springdale, AR
Quickest Drive
2h 26m
Tennessee, AR
Plan Around Waldo, AR
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Waldo, AR is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Waldo, AR
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Waldo, AR
Driving from Waldo, AR
Expect an average of 263 miles and about 5h 11m behind the wheel when leaving Waldo, AR. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 300 miles (5h 42m), while the shortest is just 225 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Waldo, AR most often head toward Springdale, AR (299.8 mi, 5h 42m) and Fort Smith, AR (225.2 mi, 4h 40m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 263-mile drive from Waldo, AR, expect to burn about 10.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Waldo, AR and 3 routes heading into Waldo, AR, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 225 to 300 miles.
The longest mapped route from Waldo, AR covers 300 miles and takes approximately 5h 42m. Shorter options start at just 225 miles.
The average route from Waldo, AR runs about 263 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Waldo, AR include Springdale, AR and Fort Smith, AR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Waldo, AR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,159
Median Income
$43,958
Median Home Value
$91,000
Median Age
46.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Waldo, AR at a Glance
Founded
1887
Elevation
361 ft
Area
2 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q79631), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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