How far is Fayetteville, AR from Corning, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Corning, AR is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
247.6 mi
05h 08m
Flight
200.79 mi
323.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.79 mi
Kilometers
323.14 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.6 mi
Kilometers
398.48 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corning
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Corning
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 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
Mountain Home
AR

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Fayetteville
123.7 mi
02h 34m
To Corning
123.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Continue on South Bettis Street

    26.5 mi · 30 min · South Bettis Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Missouri Avenue

    108 m · 8 sec · South Missouri Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    2172 ft · 37 sec · West Elm Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 42%
T & C Boulevard
28.7 mi · 12%
South Bettis Street
26.5 mi · 11%
West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi · 5%
North Mission Boulevard
6.39 mi · 3%
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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
200.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
02h 34m from Fayetteville
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Corning.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Fayetteville and 123.9 miles from Corning.

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

The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.10 one way or $66.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Corning. Straight-line distance: 200.79 mi (323.14 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Corning

City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,019
Coordinates36.4078400, -90.5798300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Corning (-90.57983, 36.40784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.07 L · about $33.10
Round trip
$66.20
17.48 gal · 66.14 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.10 $66.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.22 $74.45
Premium $4.63 $40.42 $80.85
Diesel $5.42 $47.33 $94.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Corning. The current time is 04:14:20.

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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.