How far is Fayetteville, AR from Blytheville, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Blytheville, AR is about 338.6 miles (544.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.58 mi
06h 17m
Flight
237.1 mi
381.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.1 mi
Kilometers
381.58 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.58 mi
Kilometers
544.89 km
Drive Time
06h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blytheville
Thu, Apr 30, 8:13 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-30T01:56
Arrive Blytheville
Thu, Apr 30, 8:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:17 PM to 1:47 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Vilonia
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Fayetteville
169.1 mi
03h 08m
To Blytheville
169.4 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · East Highland Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 34%
Vilonia Bypass
100 mi · 30%
East Highland Drive
50.8 mi · 15%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 12%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 4%
Southwest Drive
7.44 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.5 mi
237.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilonia
03h 08m from Fayetteville
Leave By
11:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Blytheville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 338.6 miles (544.9 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vilonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Fayetteville and 169.4 miles from Blytheville.

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

The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.25 one way or $90.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Blytheville.

Stop Ideas Near Vilonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

38 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

97 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Blytheville. Straight-line distance: 237.1 mi (381.58 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Blytheville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,216
Coordinates35.9273000, -89.9189800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Blytheville (-89.91898, 35.9273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.95 gal
45.23 L · about $45.25
Round trip
$90.51
23.9 gal · 90.46 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.25 $90.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.90 $101.79
Premium $4.63 $55.27 $110.54
Diesel $5.42 $64.71 $129.42

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Blytheville. The current time is 01:56:35.

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.