How far is Fayetteville, AR from Ash Flat, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Ash Flat, AR is about 177 miles (284.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.03 mi
03h 40m
Flight
142.65 mi
229.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.65 mi
Kilometers
229.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.03 mi
Kilometers
284.9 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ash Flat
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-19T03:59
Arrive Ash Flat
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pyatt
AR

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

From Fayetteville
88.4 mi
01h 50m
To Ash Flat
88.6 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Ash Flat.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    2083 ft · 59 sec · North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    2274 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Mission Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 11 min · North Mission Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on West Bowen Boulevard

    12.5 mi · 19 min · West Bowen Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    40.2 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    49.8 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ash Flat Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Ash Flat Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left

    9 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Ash Flat.

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 58%
West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi · 7%
North Mission Boulevard
6.39 mi · 4%
Ash Flat Drive
1.01 mi · 1%
East Lafayette Street
0.43 mi
North College Avenue
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Take the exit slight right

49.8 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pyatt
01h 50m from Fayetteville
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Ash Flat.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Ash Flat?

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Pyatt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Fayetteville and 88.6 miles from Ash Flat.

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

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Ash Flat.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Ash Flat. Straight-line distance: 142.65 mi (229.58 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Ash Flat

#2 Ash Flat

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,100
Coordinates36.2239600, -91.6084800
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Ash Flat (-91.60848, 36.22396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.65 L · about $23.67
Round trip
$47.34
12.5 gal · 47.3 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.67 $47.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.62 $53.24
Premium $4.63 $28.91 $57.81
Diesel $5.42 $33.84 $67.69

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 Fayetteville and Ash Flat. The current time is 03:59:29.

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.