How far is Fayetteville, AR from Heber Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Heber Springs, AR is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Heber Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Heber Springs.
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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
112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
782 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Skyline Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on US Highway 65
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on South Broadview Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · South Broadview Street
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Continue straight
26.5 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heber Spring Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Heber Spring Road
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Continue on Heber Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road
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Continue on South 7th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1499 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Heber Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
112 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fayetteville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Heber Springs?
The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Fayetteville and 99.3 miles from Heber Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 73 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fayetteville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Heber Springs. Straight-line distance: 125.54 mi (202.04 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 Heber Springs
City in Arkansas
| Population | 6,906 |
| Coordinates | 35.4914700, -92.0312600 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heber Springs (-92.03126, 35.49147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.55 | $53.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.86 | $59.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.42 | $64.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.96 | $75.92 |
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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