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

The driving distance from Eureka Springs, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
45.16 mi
01h 03m
Flight
33.08 mi
53.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.08 mi
Kilometers
53.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.16 mi
Kilometers
72.68 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 12:27 PM CDT
Return by in Eureka Springs
Tue, May 5, 1:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka Springs
2026-05-05T11:23
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 12:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eureka Springs
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
Hindsville
AR

Human settlement in Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Eureka Springs
22.6 mi
00h 31m
To Fayetteville
22.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Eureka Springs and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    32 m · 13 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    36 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    20 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    17 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Van Buren Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Huntsville Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Huntsville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Van Buren Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Van Buren Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Clifty Highway

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Clifty Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    16.4 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    2274 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North College Avenue

    2083 ft · 1 min · North College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eureka 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
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Buren Street
9.51 mi · 21%
Clifty Highway
6.16 mi · 14%
East Van Buren Street
0.68 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Huntsville Road
0.63 mi · 1%
East Lafayette Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

16.4 mi · 00h 26m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hindsville
00h 31m from Eureka Springs
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eureka 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 Eureka Springs to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Hindsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Eureka Springs and 22.6 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka Springs and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 33.08 mi (53.23 km).

Eureka Springs

#1 Eureka Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,084
Coordinates36.4011800, -93.7379700
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-93.737872, 36.401057)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.77 $13.54
Premium $4.63 $7.35 $14.71
Diesel $5.42 $8.61 $17.22

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 Eureka Springs and Fayetteville. The current time is 11:23:45.

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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.