How far is Fayetteville, AR from Elkins, AR?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Elkins, AR is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Town in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Elkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Elkins.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto East Center Street
23 m · 5 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right onto County Avenue
91 m · 18 sec · County Avenue
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Turn left onto East Mountain Street
65 m · 11 sec · East Mountain Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
126 m · 23 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto East Rock Street
14 m · 2 sec · East Rock Street
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Turn right onto South Mill Avenue
131 m · 16 sec · South Mill Avenue
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Continue on East Huntsville Road
1782 ft · 1 min · East Huntsville Road
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Continue on East Huntsville Road
49 m · 10 sec · East Huntsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Huntsville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Huntsville Road
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Continue on East Huntsville Road
9 mi · 15 min · East Huntsville Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
47 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Elkins.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Huntsville Road
Continue on East Huntsville Road
9.04 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Elkins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Elkins?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goshen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Fayetteville and 5.3 miles from Elkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Elkins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Elkins. Straight-line distance: 9.35 mi (15.04 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 Elkins
Township in Washington County, Arkansas
| Population | 3,664 |
| Coordinates | 36.0014700, -94.0082500 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkins (-94.00825, 36.00147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
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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