How far is Carlisle, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Carlisle, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162 miles (260.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
216.13 mi
03h 20m
Flight
161.98 mi
260.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.98 mi
Kilometers
260.68 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.13 mi
Kilometers
347.82 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM CDT
Return by in Carlisle
Wed, May 13, 2:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlisle
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlisle
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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Carlisle
107.9 mi
01h 40m
To Fayetteville
108.3 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
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 Carlisle and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Court Avenue

    909 ft · 30 sec · North Court Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 4th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Williams Avenue

    2000 ft · 55 sec · North Williams Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West 10th Street

    945 ft · 28 sec · West 10th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobby L Glover Highway

    3132 ft · 1 min · Bobby L Glover Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    825 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    169.7 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
170 mi · 79%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 19%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi
Bobby L Glover Highway
0.59 mi
AR 112
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Merge slight left

170 mi · 02h 52m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
162 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 40m from Carlisle
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carlisle and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Carlisle and 108.3 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 162 miles (260.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 161.98 mi (260.68 km).

Carlisle

#1 Carlisle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,154
Coordinates34.7831500, -91.7465200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: North Court Avenue (-91.746665, 34.783156)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.87 L · about $28.89
Round trip
$57.79
15.26 gal · 57.74 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.89 $57.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.50 $64.99
Premium $4.63 $35.29 $70.58
Diesel $5.42 $41.32 $82.63

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 Carlisle and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:30:09.

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.