How far is Bethel Heights, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Bethel Heights, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.27 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.59 mi
17.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.59 mi
Kilometers
17.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.27 mi
Kilometers
18.13 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Bethel Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel Heights
2026-04-23T04:21
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bethel Heights
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Johnson
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bethel Heights
5.6 mi
00h 12m
To Fayetteville
5.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Heights and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Alliance Drive

    42 m · 9 sec · Alliance Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Morris Avenue

    2523 ft · 2 min · East Morris Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Thompson Road

    1332 ft · 23 sec · North Thompson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Thompson Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Thompson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North College Avenue

    4 mi · 8 min · North College Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Avenue
5.48 mi · 49%
North Thompson Street
4.95 mi · 44%
East Morris Avenue
0.48 mi · 4%
North Thompson Road
0.25 mi · 2%
East Center Street
0.03 mi
Alliance Drive
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

North Thompson Street

Continue on North Thompson Street

4.95 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 12m from Bethel Heights
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel Heights and Partly Sunny then 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 Bethel Heights to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Bethel Heights and 5.7 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Heights and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 10.59 mi (17.05 km).

Bethel Heights

#1 Bethel Heights

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,970
Coordinates36.2142400, -94.1293700
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Alliance Drive (-94.12922, 36.214238)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.03
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.51 $3.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.70 $3.41
Premium $4.63 $1.85 $3.70
Diesel $5.42 $2.17 $4.33

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel Heights and Fayetteville. The current time is 04:21:25.

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.