How far is Blytheville, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Blytheville, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 340.4 miles (547.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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
340.37 mi
05h 17m
Flight
237.1 mi
381.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.1 mi
Kilometers
381.58 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.37 mi
Kilometers
547.77 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 30, 5:54 AM CDT
Return by in Blytheville
Thu, Apr 30, 11:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blytheville
2026-04-30T00:36
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 30, 5:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blytheville
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
Vilonia
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Blytheville
169.1 mi
02h 38m
To Fayetteville
171.2 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 18

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 18

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 43%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 28%
Highway 18
50.8 mi · 15%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 12%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
West Main Street
1.32 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

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
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+103.3 mi
237.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilonia
02h 38m from Blytheville
Leave By
6:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blytheville and Mostly Cloudy near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 340.4 miles (547.8 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Vilonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Blytheville and 171.2 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.3 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 6:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.48 one way or $90.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blytheville and Mostly Cloudy near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Vilonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vilonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vilonia.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

38 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

97 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blytheville and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 237.1 mi (381.58 km).

Blytheville

#1 Blytheville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,216
Coordinates35.9273000, -89.9189800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: South Division Street (-89.918827, 35.9273)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.01 gal
45.46 L · about $45.48
Round trip
$90.96
24.02 gal · 90.92 L
Estimated CO2
106.7 kg one way
Round trip: 213.5 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.48 $90.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.15 $102.30
Premium $4.63 $55.55 $111.09
Diesel $5.42 $65.03 $130.07

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Blytheville and Fayetteville. The current time is 00:36:23.

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.