How far is Fayetteville, AR from Highland, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Highland, AR is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.86 mi
03h 49m
Flight
147.62 mi
237.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.62 mi
Kilometers
237.57 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.86 mi
Kilometers
292.68 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Sat, May 30, 9:53 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 1:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-30T06:03
Arrive Highland
Sat, May 30, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pyatt
AR

Human settlement in Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Fayetteville
90.8 mi
01h 54m
To Highland
91 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2083 ft · 59 sec · North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    2274 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Mission Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 11 min · North Mission Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on West Bowen Boulevard

    12.5 mi · 19 min · West Bowen Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    40.2 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 5 min · T & C Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rebel Drive

    702 ft · 31 sec · Rebel Drive

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Rebel Drive

    75 m · 12 sec · Rebel Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive

    2839 ft · 2 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridgecrest Drive

    1730 ft · 1 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Timberlane Drive

    127 m · 19 sec · Timberlane Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive

    126 m · 18 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 57%
West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi · 7%
North Mission Boulevard
6.39 mi · 4%
T & C Boulevard
4.6 mi · 3%
Ridgecrest Drive
0.86 mi
East Lafayette Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Take the exit slight right

49.9 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pyatt
01h 54m from Fayetteville
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Pyatt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Fayetteville and 91 miles from Highland.

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

The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 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 Highland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Highland. Straight-line distance: 147.62 mi (237.57 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
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#2 Highland

City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,054
Coordinates36.2759000, -91.5240300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Highland (-91.52403, 36.2759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.29 L · about $24.31
Round trip
$48.63
12.84 gal · 48.58 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.31 $48.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.34 $54.69
Premium $4.63 $29.69 $59.39
Diesel $5.42 $34.76 $69.53

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Highland. The current time is 06:03:37.

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.