How far is Dardanelle, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Dardanelle, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.62 mi
01h 57m
Flight
80.7 mi
129.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.7 mi
Kilometers
129.88 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.62 mi
Kilometers
192.51 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 6:53 PM CDT
Return by in Dardanelle
Sat, May 30, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dardanelle
2026-05-30T16:56
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 6:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dardanelle
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mulberry
AR

City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

From Dardanelle
59.4 mi
00h 58m
To Fayetteville
60.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dardanelle 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
65.1 mi · 54%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 34%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 4%
Union Street
4.42 mi · 4%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mulberry
00h 58m from Dardanelle
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dardanelle and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Dardanelle and 60.2 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dardanelle and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dardanelle and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 80.7 mi (129.88 km).

Dardanelle

#1 Dardanelle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,498
Coordinates35.2231400, -93.1579500
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-93.157862, 35.222976)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $15.98
Round trip
$31.96
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.98 $31.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.97 $35.95
Premium $4.63 $19.52 $39.04
Diesel $5.42 $22.85 $45.70

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Dardanelle and Fayetteville. The current time is 16:56:08.

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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.