How far is El Dorado, AR from Fayetteville, AR?
The driving distance from El Dorado, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 306.8 miles (493.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Dorado and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado and Fayetteville.
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Start on Barton Street
21 m · 8 sec · Barton Street
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Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street
83 m · 12 sec · West Hillsboro Street
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Turn left onto South West Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · South West Avenue
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Turn right onto North Calion Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Calion Road
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Continue on Calion Highway
10 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lee Street
35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street
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Turn left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 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 El Dorado and Fayetteville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left
141 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Dorado 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 El Dorado to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 306.8 miles (493.8 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from El Dorado and 154.8 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.1 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.01 one way or $82.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Dorado and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Menifee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menifee.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 214.7 mi (345.52 km).
#1 El Dorado
City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 17,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.2076300, -92.6662700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $41.01 | $82.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.12 | $92.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.09 | $100.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.64 | $117.29 |
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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