How far is Elm Springs, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Elm Springs, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.63 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.81 mi
17.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.81 mi
Kilometers
17.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.63 mi
Kilometers
20.33 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 5:03 AM CDT
Return by in Elm Springs
Tue, May 5, 5:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elm Springs
2026-05-05T04:39
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 5:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elm Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Johnson
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Elm Springs
7 mi
00h 12m
To Fayetteville
5.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elm Springs and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    34 m · 10 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    637 ft · 16 sec · South Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Maestri Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Maestri Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1982 ft · 36 sec · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on West Sunset Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1291 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Expressway

    749 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on AR 112

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1707 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Drake Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Drake Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue

    2800 ft · 1 min · North Gregg Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Township Street

    2360 ft · 1 min · West Township Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North College Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elm Springs and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Sunset Avenue
5.66 mi · 45%
North College Avenue
2.26 mi · 18%
North Maestri Road
2.26 mi · 18%
AR 112
1.12 mi · 9%
West Drake Street
0.78 mi · 6%
North Gregg Avenue
0.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Sunset Avenue

Merge slight left

4.04 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 12m from Elm Springs
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elm Springs 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 Elm Springs to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Elm Springs and 5.7 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elm Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elm Springs and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 10.81 mi (17.4 km).

Elm Springs

#1 Elm Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,418
Coordinates36.2061900, -94.2343700
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-94.2344, 36.206141)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.69 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.41
0.9 gal · 3.38 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.70 $3.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.92 $3.83
Premium $4.63 $2.08 $4.16
Diesel $5.42 $2.44 $4.87

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Elm Springs and Fayetteville. The current time is 04:39:16.

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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.