How far is Fayetteville, AR from Bethel Heights, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Bethel Heights, AR is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.22 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.59 mi
17.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.59 mi
Kilometers
17.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.22 mi
Kilometers
18.05 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Bethel Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Johnson
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
5.6 mi
00h 11m
To Bethel Heights
5.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Bethel Heights.

  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

    5.5 mi · 11 min · North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Thompson Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Thompson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    1332 ft · 25 sec · North Thompson Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Morris Avenue

    2523 ft · 2 min · West Morris Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Alliance Drive

    42 m · 5 sec · Alliance Drive

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alliance Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Avenue
5.47 mi · 49%
South Thompson Street
4.95 mi · 44%
West Morris Avenue
0.48 mi · 4%
North Thompson Road
0.25 mi · 2%
East Center Street
0.03 mi
Alliance Drive
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

North College Avenue

Turn right onto North College Avenue

5.47 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 11m from Fayetteville
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Bethel Heights?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Fayetteville and 5.6 miles from Bethel Heights.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Bethel Heights. Straight-line distance: 10.59 mi (17.05 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Bethel Heights

#2 Bethel Heights

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,970
Coordinates36.2142400, -94.1293700
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Bethel Heights (-94.12937, 36.21424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.03
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.51 $3.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.70 $3.41
Premium $4.63 $1.85 $3.70
Diesel $5.42 $2.17 $4.33

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Bethel Heights. The current time is 05:53:59.

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.