How far is Austin, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Austin, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
164.86 mi
02h 37m
Flight
101 mi
162.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101 mi
Kilometers
162.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.86 mi
Kilometers
265.32 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, May 6, 11:16 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, May 7, 1:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-05-06T20:38
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, May 6, 11:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
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
Hartman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Austin
82.3 mi
01h 18m
To Fayetteville
82.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

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 Austin Road

    37 m · 12 sec · Austin Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto State Highway 9

    24.9 mi · 44 min · State Highway 9

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    95.1 mi · 1 hr 35 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 Austin and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
95.4 mi · 58%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 25%
State Highway 9
24.9 mi · 15%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
AR 112
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

95.1 mi · 01h 35m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.8 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartman
01h 18m from Austin
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Austin and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 164.8 miles (265.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Austin and 82.6 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Austin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 101 mi (162.54 km).

Austin

#1 Austin

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,504
Coordinates35.4420200, -92.5265500
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin Road (-92.52655, 35.442017)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.02 L · about $22.04
Round trip
$44.08
11.64 gal · 44.04 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.04 $44.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.79 $49.57
Premium $4.63 $26.92 $53.84
Diesel $5.42 $31.52 $63.03

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Fayetteville. The current time is 20:38:46.

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.