How far is Caraway, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Caraway, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 315.7 miles (508.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.6 miles (347 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
315.74 mi
05h 03m
Flight
215.63 mi
347.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.63 mi
Kilometers
347.02 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.74 mi
Kilometers
508.13 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 2:37 AM CDT
Return by in Caraway
Wed, May 13, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caraway
2026-05-12T21:34
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 2:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caraway
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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Caraway
156.8 mi
02h 31m
To Fayetteville
158.9 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Rogers

    601 ft · 16 sec · West Rogers

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 18

    19.4 mi · 28 min · Highway 18

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

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

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caraway 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 47%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 30%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 13%
Highway 18
19.4 mi · 6%
East State Street
7.91 mi · 3%
South Razorback Road
1.4 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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+100.1 mi
215.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
02h 31m from Caraway
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Caraway and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.7 miles (508.1 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Caraway and 158.9 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 215.6 miles (347 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.1 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 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.19 one way or $84.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Conway, 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 Conway.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caraway and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 215.63 mi (347.02 km).

Caraway

#1 Caraway

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,288
Coordinates35.7581300, -90.3223200
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-90.32232, 35.758133)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.14 gal
42.17 L · about $42.19
Round trip
$84.37
22.28 gal · 84.34 L
Estimated CO2
99 kg one way
Round trip: 198 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.19 $84.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.45 $94.89
Premium $4.63 $51.52 $103.05
Diesel $5.42 $60.32 $120.65

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Caraway and Fayetteville. The current time is 21:34:07.

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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.