How far is Clarendon, AR from Fayetteville, AR?
The driving distance from Clarendon, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarendon and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarendon and Fayetteville.
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Start on North 2nd Street
28 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1347 ft · 39 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1332 ft · 43 sec · South 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1688 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
9.9 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Walnut
6.2 mi · 9 min · East Walnut
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
180.4 mi · 3 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
40.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265
2318 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road
1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road
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Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto South School Avenue
652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
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Continue on South College Avenue
846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto East Center Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarendon and Fayetteville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Walnut
Merge slight left
180 mi · 03h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarendon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarendon to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.7 miles from Clarendon and 127 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186 miles (299.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.89 one way or $67.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarendon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Atkins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 186.04 mi (299.41 km).
#1 Clarendon
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,333 |
| Coordinates | 34.6931500, -91.3137400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $33.89 | $67.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.12 | $76.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.39 | $82.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.46 | $96.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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