How far is Fayetteville, AR from Bella Vista, AR?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Bella Vista, AR is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Bella Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Bella Vista.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Center Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto East Township Street
2360 ft · 1 min · East Township Street
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Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Gregg Avenue
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Turn right onto North Shiloh Drive
761 ft · 25 sec · North Shiloh Drive
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Take the ramp right
619 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway
1200 ft · 17 sec · Fulbright Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 62 North, US 71 North: Springdale, Rogers
1 km · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto Lancashire Boulevard
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto East Lancashire Boulevard
2685 ft · 1 min · East Lancashire Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cooper Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road
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Turn left onto Billingsley Drive
62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive
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Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane
93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hartsfield Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Bella Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 North
Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Bella Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Bella Vista?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Fayetteville and 18 miles from Bella Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Bella Vista.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 29.58 mi (47.6 km).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bella Vista
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,423 |
| Coordinates | 36.4807000, -94.2713400 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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