How far is De Queen, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from De Queen, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
188.08 mi
03h 24m
Flight
140.28 mi
225.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.28 mi
Kilometers
225.76 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.08 mi
Kilometers
302.69 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:41 AM CDT
Return by in De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Queen
2026-04-16T05:16
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Queen
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
Mansfield
AR

City in Scott and Sabastian counties in Arkansas, United States

From De Queen
91.8 mi
01h 42m
To Fayetteville
96.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Queen and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Dequeen Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Collin Raye Drive

    1.1 km · 52 sec · West Collin Raye Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Lakeside Drive

    51.2 mi · 1 hr · North Lakeside Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    12 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  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 De Queen and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lakeside Drive
121 mi · 64%
I 49 North
41 mi · 22%
540 North
12 mi · 6%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 2%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

North Lakeside Drive

Continue straight

69.9 mi · 01h 24m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
140.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 42m from De Queen
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving De Queen and 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 De Queen to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from De Queen and 96.3 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around De Queen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Queen and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 140.28 mi (225.76 km).

De Queen

#1 De Queen

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,406
Coordinates34.0378900, -94.3413200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: West Dequeen Avenue (-94.34132, 34.03776)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.12 L · about $25.15
Round trip
$50.29
13.28 gal · 50.24 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.15 $50.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.28 $56.56
Premium $4.63 $30.71 $61.42
Diesel $5.42 $35.96 $71.91

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between De Queen and Fayetteville. The current time is 05:16:49.

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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.