How far is Farmington, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Farmington, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 5.6 miles (9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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
5.56 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.21 mi
8.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.21 mi
Kilometers
8.38 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.56 mi
Kilometers
8.95 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 PM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
Greenland
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Farmington
2.8 mi
00h 06m
To Fayetteville
2.8 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
3.45 mi · 62%
West Main Street
1.37 mi · 25%
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi · 7%
South College Avenue
0.16 mi · 3%
South School Avenue
0.12 mi · 2%
East Center Street
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

3.45 mi · 00h 07m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenland
00h 06m from Farmington
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.6 miles (9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Greenland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Farmington and 2.8 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 5.21 mi (8.38 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,569
Coordinates36.0420200, -94.2471500
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-94.247153, 36.041981)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.74 L · about $0.76
Round trip
$1.51
0.4 gal · 1.48 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.76 $1.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.85 $1.70
Premium $4.63 $0.93 $1.85
Diesel $5.42 $1.08 $2.17

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Fayetteville. The current time is 23:36:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.