How far is Fayetteville, AR from Clarendon, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Clarendon, AR is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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
253.44 mi
04h 39m
Flight
186.04 mi
299.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.04 mi
Kilometers
299.41 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.44 mi
Kilometers
407.87 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarendon
Fri, May 22, 12:18 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Fri, May 22, 4:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-21T19:39
Arrive Clarendon
Fri, May 22, 12:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Fayetteville
126.6 mi
02h 19m
To Clarendon
126.8 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    142 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    38.4 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 11, US 63: Hazen, Des Arc

    1471 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East South Front

    5.7 mi · 8 min · East South Front

  16. 16

    Continue on East Walnut

    2640 ft · 46 sec · East Walnut

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1688 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1332 ft · 42 sec · South 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1347 ft · 39 sec · Madison Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    28 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 56%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 16%
Memphis
38.4 mi · 15%
East Walnut
10.9 mi · 4%
East South Front
5.67 mi · 2%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 24m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
186 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 19m from Fayetteville
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarendon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Fayetteville and 126.8 miles from Clarendon.

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

The direct path is about 186 miles (299.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarendon.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Clarendon. Straight-line distance: 186.04 mi (299.41 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clarendon

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,333
Coordinates34.6931500, -91.3137400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Clarendon (-91.31374, 34.69315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.94 gal
33.85 L · about $33.86
Round trip
$67.71
17.88 gal · 67.7 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.9 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.86 $67.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.08 $76.15
Premium $4.63 $41.35 $82.70
Diesel $5.42 $48.41 $96.82

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Clarendon. The current time is 19:39:00.

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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.