How far is Fayetteville, AR from Bryant, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Bryant, AR is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
187.21 mi
04h 27m
Flight
141.95 mi
228.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.95 mi
Kilometers
228.45 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.21 mi
Kilometers
301.29 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bryant
Sat, Apr 11, 2:30 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 11, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-10T22:03
Arrive Bryant
Sat, Apr 11, 2:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 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
Pindall
AR

City in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Fayetteville
93.5 mi
02h 13m
To Bryant
93.7 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2083 ft · 59 sec · North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    2274 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Mission Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 11 min · North Mission Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on West Bowen Boulevard

    12.5 mi · 19 min · West Bowen Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    40.2 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    894 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Walnut

    52.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Walnut

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Mountain View Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Mountain View Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Heber Springs Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Heber Springs Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Simpson Road

    726 ft · 32 sec · Simpson Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walnut
52.6 mi · 28%
West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi · 7%
North Mission Boulevard
6.39 mi · 3%
Heber Springs Road
6.26 mi · 3%
Main Street
6.16 mi · 3%
Mountain View Road
6.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

55.3 mi · 01h 21m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pindall
02h 13m from Fayetteville
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bryant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Pindall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Fayetteville and 93.7 miles from Bryant.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bryant.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Bryant. Straight-line distance: 141.95 mi (228.45 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Bryant

City in Arkansas, USA

Population21,375
Coordinates35.7417400, -91.6520800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Bryant (-91.65208, 35.74174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.01 L · about $25.03
Round trip
$50.06
13.22 gal · 50.02 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.03 $50.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.15 $56.30
Premium $4.63 $30.57 $61.14
Diesel $5.42 $35.79 $71.59

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Bryant. The current time is 22:03:36.

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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.