How far is Fayetteville, AR from Danville, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Danville, AR is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.68 mi
02h 37m
Flight
81.85 mi
131.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.85 mi
Kilometers
131.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.68 mi
Kilometers
223.18 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-18T04:09
Arrive Danville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ozark
AR

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

From Fayetteville
69.3 mi
01h 18m
To Danville
69.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    129 m · 14 sec · North State Highway 7

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Quay Street

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Quay Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1188 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 47%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 30%
Quay Street
18.4 mi · 13%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 4%
West Main Street
3.1 mi · 2%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

64.9 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozark
01h 18m from Fayetteville
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Fayetteville and 69.3 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 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 Danville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Danville. Straight-line distance: 81.85 mi (131.73 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Danville

City in Yell County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,365
Coordinates35.0539800, -93.3935200
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Danville (-93.39352, 35.05398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.52 L · about $18.52
Round trip
$37.04
9.78 gal · 37.04 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.52 $37.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.83 $41.65
Premium $4.63 $22.62 $45.23
Diesel $5.42 $26.48 $52.96

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Danville. The current time is 04:09:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.