How far is Cave Springs, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Cave Springs, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
22.11 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.48 mi
23.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.48 mi
Kilometers
23.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.11 mi
Kilometers
35.58 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 PM CDT
Return by in Cave Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave Springs
2026-04-22T19:07
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cave Springs
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 Cave Springs
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To Fayetteville
13 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cave Springs and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Midway Avenue

    16 m · 8 sec · Midway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street (Cave Springs)

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street (Cave Springs)

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street Elm Springs

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street Elm Springs

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street (Elm Springs)

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street (Elm Springs)

  6. 6

    Continue on North Maestri Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Maestri Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1982 ft · 36 sec · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Sunset Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1291 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Expressway

    749 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on AR 112

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1707 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Drake Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Drake Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue

    2800 ft · 1 min · North Gregg Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Township Street

    2360 ft · 1 min · West Township Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North College Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left 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 Cave Springs 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Sunset Avenue
5.66 mi · 26%
North College Avenue
2.26 mi · 10%
North Maestri Road
2.26 mi · 10%
South Main Street (Cave Springs)
1.8 mi · 8%
North Main Street (Elm Springs)
1.61 mi · 7%
AR 112
1.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Sunset Avenue

Merge slight left

4.04 mi · 00h 04m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 14m from Cave Springs
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cave Springs and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cave Springs to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 9.1 miles from Cave Springs and 13 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.95 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cave Springs and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Springs and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 14.48 mi (23.31 km).

Cave Springs

#1 Cave Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,737
Coordinates36.2634100, -94.2318700
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: East Midway Avenue (-94.231872, 36.263293)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $2.95
Round trip
$5.91
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.95 $5.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.32 $6.64
Premium $4.63 $3.61 $7.22
Diesel $5.42 $4.22 $8.45

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 Cave Springs and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:07:34.

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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.