How far is Fayetteville, AR from Austin, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Austin, AR is about 191 miles (307.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
191.03 mi
03h 31m
Flight
142.63 mi
229.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.63 mi
Kilometers
229.54 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.03 mi
Kilometers
307.44 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Wed, Apr 15, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-14T21:20
Arrive Austin
Wed, Apr 15, 12:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
95.4 mi
01h 45m
To Austin
95.6 mi
01h 45m

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
85°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Vilonia Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 107

    7.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 107

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tates Mill Road

    1311 ft · 26 sec · Tates Mill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 89

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 305: Austin

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    2314 ft · 51 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 60%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 21%
State Highway 107
7.93 mi · 4%
Vilonia Bypass
6.49 mi · 3%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 3%
State Highway 89
4.07 mi · 2%
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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
142.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 45m from Fayetteville
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191 miles (307.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Fayetteville and 95.6 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.52 one way or $51.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Austin. Straight-line distance: 142.63 mi (229.54 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
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#2 Austin

Austin is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9984200, -91.9837600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Austin (-91.98376, 34.99842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $25.52
Round trip
$51.05
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.52 $51.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.71 $57.41
Premium $4.63 $31.17 $62.35
Diesel $5.42 $36.50 $72.99

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 Austin. The current time is 21:20:21.

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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.