How far is Fayetteville, AR from Cherokee Village, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Cherokee Village, AR is about 184.5 miles (297 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
184.57 mi
03h 51m
Flight
148.2 mi
238.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.2 mi
Kilometers
238.51 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.57 mi
Kilometers
297.03 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherokee Village
Sat, May 30, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 1:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-30T06:03
Arrive Cherokee Village
Sat, May 30, 9:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:16 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
Pyatt
AR

Human settlement in Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Fayetteville
92.2 mi
01h 55m
To Cherokee Village
92.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Cherokee Village.

  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

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    7.5 mi · 9 min · T & C Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pontiac Drive

    3186 ft · 2 min · Pontiac Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hiawatha Drive

    1808 ft · 1 min · Hiawatha Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sequoyah Ridge Road

    46 m · 7 sec · Sequoyah Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sequoyah Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 56%
West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi · 7%
T & C Boulevard
7.53 mi · 4%
North Mission Boulevard
6.39 mi · 3%
Pontiac Drive
0.6 mi
East Lafayette Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Take the exit slight right

49.9 mi · 00h 57m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
148.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pyatt
01h 55m from Fayetteville
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cherokee Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Cherokee Village?

The road trip is about 184.5 miles (297 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Pyatt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Fayetteville and 92.4 miles from Cherokee Village.

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

The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.65 one way or $49.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cherokee Village.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Cherokee Village. Straight-line distance: 148.2 mi (238.51 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Cherokee Village

#2 Cherokee Village

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,654
Coordinates36.2978400, -91.5159700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Cherokee Village (-91.51597, 36.29784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.65 L · about $24.65
Round trip
$49.31
13.02 gal · 49.3 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.65 $49.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.73 $55.45
Premium $4.63 $30.11 $60.22
Diesel $5.42 $35.25 $70.50

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Cherokee Village. The current time is 06:03:36.

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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.