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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
98 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto South College Avenue
575 ft · 16 sec · South College Avenue
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Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto South School Avenue
652 ft · 20 sec · South School Avenue
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road
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Continue on South Cato Springs Road
1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1618 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1557 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on West Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7
129 m · 14 sec · North State Highway 7
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Turn right onto Quay Street
12.3 mi · 17 min · Quay Street
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Continue straight
1188 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
City in Yell County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,365 |
| Coordinates | 35.0539800, -93.3935200 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danville (-93.39352, 35.05398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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