How far is Fayetteville, AR from Elm Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Elm Springs, AR is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.68 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.81 mi
17.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.81 mi
Kilometers
17.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.68 mi
Kilometers
22.02 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elm Springs
Tue, May 5, 6:15 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 6:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-05T05:52
Arrive Elm Springs
Tue, May 5, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Johnson
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
6.8 mi
00h 11m
To Elm Springs
6.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Elm Springs.

  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

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Township Street

    2360 ft · 1 min · East Township Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Gregg Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Shiloh Drive

    761 ft · 25 sec · North Shiloh Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    619 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway

    1200 ft · 17 sec · Fulbright Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 62 North, US 71 North: Springdale, Rogers

    1 km · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412

    1473 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412

    59 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1982 ft · 39 sec · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Maestri Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Maestri Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Elm Street

    637 ft · 18 sec · South Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto School Street

    34 m · 5 sec · School Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
4.61 mi · 34%
North College Avenue
2.26 mi · 17%
North Maestri Road
2.26 mi · 16%
West Sunset Avenue
1.55 mi · 11%
North Gregg Avenue
1.2 mi · 9%
East Township Street
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Merge slight left

3.96 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 11m from Fayetteville
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elm Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Elm Springs?

The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Fayetteville and 6.8 miles from Elm Springs.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elm Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Elm Springs. Straight-line distance: 10.81 mi (17.4 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Elm Springs

#2 Elm Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,418
Coordinates36.2061900, -94.2343700
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Elm Springs (-94.23437, 36.20619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.83 L · about $1.82
Round trip
$3.64
0.96 gal · 3.66 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.82 $3.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.04 $4.09
Premium $4.63 $2.22 $4.44
Diesel $5.42 $2.60 $5.20

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Elm Springs. The current time is 05:52:13.

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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.