How far is Fayetteville, AR from Camden, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Camden, AR is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
287.38 mi
05h 12m
Flight
186.93 mi
300.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.93 mi
Kilometers
300.84 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.38 mi
Kilometers
462.49 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Fri, May 1, 11:41 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Fri, May 1, 4:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-01T06:29
Arrive Camden
Fri, May 1, 11:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plumerville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
143.7 mi
02h 36m
To Camden
143.7 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
60°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 79: Camden

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue Northwest

    92 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    962 ft · 21 sec · West Washington Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
156 mi · 54%
US 167 South
56 mi · 19%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 14%
US 79
23.3 mi · 8%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+100.5 mi
186.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plumerville
02h 36m from Fayetteville
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fayetteville and Rain Showers Likely near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from Fayetteville and 143.7 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.40 one way or $76.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fayetteville and Rain Showers Likely near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Plumerville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Camden. Straight-line distance: 186.93 mi (300.84 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Camden

County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States

Population10,638
Coordinates33.5845600, -92.8343300
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Camden (-92.83433, 33.58456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.39 L · about $38.40
Round trip
$76.80
20.28 gal · 76.78 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.40 $76.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.19 $86.37
Premium $4.63 $46.90 $93.80
Diesel $5.42 $54.91 $109.82

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Camden. The current time is 06:29:03.

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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.