How far is Atkins, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Atkins, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.54 mi
01h 57m
Flight
88.76 mi
142.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.76 mi
Kilometers
142.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.54 mi
Kilometers
203.65 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM CDT
Return by in Atkins
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atkins
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atkins
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ozark
AR

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

From Atkins
63.2 mi
00h 58m
To Fayetteville
63.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atkins and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atkins and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 4th Street

    86 m · 14 sec · Northeast 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    2853 ft · 59 sec · North Church Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    969 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    81.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atkins and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Church Street
82 mi · 65%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 32%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
AR 112
0.44 mi
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

North Church Street

Merge slight left

81.3 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozark
00h 58m from Atkins
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atkins and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atkins to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Atkins and 63.4 miles from Fayetteville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atkins and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atkins and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 88.76 mi (142.84 km).

Atkins

#1 Atkins

City in Arkansas

Population3,042
Coordinates35.2464700, -92.9365600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 4th Street (-92.93656, 35.246446)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.9 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.78
8.92 gal · 33.8 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.89 $33.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.00 $37.99
Premium $4.63 $20.63 $41.26
Diesel $5.42 $24.15 $48.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Atkins and Fayetteville. The current time is 00:05:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.