How far is Dover, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Dover, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
119.77 mi
01h 53m
Flight
74.22 mi
119.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.22 mi
Kilometers
119.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.77 mi
Kilometers
192.75 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in Dover
Tue, May 12, 11:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-05-12T19:39
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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 Dover
59.8 mi
00h 56m
To Fayetteville
60 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Arkansas Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Arkansas Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
68.4 mi · 57%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 34%
Market Street
4.1 mi · 3%
North Arkansas Avenue
2.74 mi · 2%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

68.2 mi · 01h 08m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mulberry
00h 56m from Dover
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dover and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 59.8 miles from Dover and 60 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 74.22 mi (119.45 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Small town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,445
Coordinates35.4014700, -93.1143400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-93.114159, 35.401468)
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
4.23 gal
16 L · about $16.02
Round trip
$32.04
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.02 $32.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.02 $36.03
Premium $4.63 $19.56 $39.13
Diesel $5.42 $22.91 $45.81

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 Dover and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:39:39.

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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.