How far is Fayetteville, AR from Barling, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Barling, AR is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.8 mi
01h 10m
Flight
51.56 mi
82.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.56 mi
Kilometers
82.97 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.8 mi
Kilometers
99.46 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barling
Wed, Apr 15, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-14T22:55
Arrive Barling
Wed, Apr 15, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Chester
AR

City in Arkansas

From Fayetteville
30.9 mi
00h 35m
To Barling
30.9 mi
00h 35m

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
67°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Rogers Avenue East

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Rogers Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Rogers Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Fort Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Fort Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fort Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 66%
I 540 South
8.52 mi · 14%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 7%
Rogers Avenue
2.84 mi · 5%
Fort Street
1.58 mi · 3%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Cato Springs Road

Merge slight left

40.4 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 35m from Fayetteville
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Fayetteville and 30.9 miles from Barling.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barling.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Barling. Straight-line distance: 51.56 mi (82.97 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Barling

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,064
Coordinates35.3256500, -94.3016000
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Barling (-94.3016, 35.32565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.51
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.26 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.28 $18.57
Premium $4.63 $10.08 $20.17
Diesel $5.42 $11.80 $23.61

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 Barling. The current time is 22:55:54.

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.