How far is Fairfield Bay, AR from Greers Ferry, AR?

The driving distance from Fairfield Bay, AR to Greers Ferry, AR is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.97 mi
00h 21m
Flight
5.77 mi
9.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.77 mi
Kilometers
9.29 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.97 mi
Kilometers
17.66 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greers Ferry
Sat, Nov 7, 6:50 PM CST
Return by in Fairfield Bay
Sat, Nov 7, 7:11 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield Bay
2026-11-07T18:29
Arrive Greers Ferry
Sat, Nov 7, 6:50 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield Bay
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Higden
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From Fairfield Bay
5.5 mi
00h 10m
To Greers Ferry
5.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 4:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 4:00 PM CST
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield Bay and Greers Ferry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Bay and Greers Ferry.

  1. 1

    Start on Dave Creek Parkway

    3 mi · 7 min · Dave Creek Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edgemont Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield Bay and Greers Ferry.

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
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dave Creek Parkway
3.01 mi · 27%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

7.97 mi · 00h 14m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higden
00h 10m from Fairfield Bay
Leave By
7:48 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairfield Bay and Mostly Sunny near Greers Ferry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Bay to Greers Ferry?

The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Higden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Fairfield Bay and 5.5 miles from Greers Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairfield Bay and Mostly Sunny near Greers Ferry.

Stop Ideas Near Higden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Higden, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Higden.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

92 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Bay and Greers Ferry. Straight-line distance: 5.77 mi (9.29 km).

Fairfield Bay

#1 Fairfield Bay

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,014
Coordinates35.5942400, -92.2779300
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
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#2 Greers Ferry

City in Arkansas, USA

Population860
Coordinates35.5770200, -92.1773700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairfield Bay (-92.27793, 35.59424)
End: Greers Ferry (-92.17737, 35.57702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.88
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.69 $1.44 $2.88
Mid-grade $4.21 $1.64 $3.28
Premium $4.60 $1.79 $3.59
Diesel $5.82 $2.27 $4.54

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield Bay and Greers Ferry. The current time is 18:29:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.