How far is Fayetteville, AR from Augusta, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Augusta, AR is about 232.3 miles (373.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
232.25 mi
04h 14m
Flight
165.72 mi
266.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.72 mi
Kilometers
266.7 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.25 mi
Kilometers
373.77 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-14T22:56
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:30 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
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Fayetteville
116 mi
02h 07m
To Augusta
116.2 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
69°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    98 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    575 ft · 16 sec · South College Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 20 sec · South School Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Cato Springs Road

    1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1618 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  16. 16

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    26.9 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1372 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1351 ft · 27 sec · North 5th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Magnolia

    686 ft · 19 sec · Magnolia

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    2624 ft · 52 sec · North 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 49%
Vilonia Bypass
52.8 mi · 23%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 18%
US 64 East
12.7 mi · 5%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.6 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
02h 07m from Fayetteville
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Cloudy near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.3 miles (373.8 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Fayetteville and 116.2 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.02 one way or $62.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Mostly Cloudy near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Russellville, 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 Russellville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 165.72 mi (266.7 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

Town in Arkansas

Population1,929
Coordinates35.2823100, -91.3654100
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Augusta (-91.36541, 35.28231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31.02 L · about $31.02
Round trip
$62.03
16.38 gal · 62.04 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.02 $62.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.88 $69.76
Premium $4.63 $37.88 $75.76
Diesel $5.42 $44.35 $88.70

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Augusta. The current time is 22:56:42.

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.