How far is Austin, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Austin, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.58 mi
03h 03m
Flight
142.63 mi
229.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.63 mi
Kilometers
229.54 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.58 mi
Kilometers
306.71 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, Apr 14, 10:45 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Wed, Apr 15, 1:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-14T19:42
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, Apr 14, 10:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Austin
95.4 mi
01h 31m
To Fayetteville
95.2 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2086 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Cabot

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    61 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 89

  10. 10

    Continue on Tates Mill Road

    1311 ft · 26 sec · Tates Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 107

    7.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 107

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Vilonia Bypass

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Vilonia Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  14. 14

    Continue on East Oak Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Oak Street
116 mi · 61%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 21%
State Highway 107
7.93 mi · 4%
Vilonia Bypass
6.48 mi · 3%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 3%
State Highway 89
4.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Oak Street

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
142.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 31m from Austin
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Austin and 95.2 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 142.63 mi (229.54 km).

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#1 Austin

Austin is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9984200, -91.9837600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.983847, 34.998482)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.46 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.97
13.46 gal · 50.92 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.49 $50.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.66 $57.33
Premium $4.63 $31.13 $62.25
Diesel $5.42 $36.44 $72.89

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:42:00.

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.