How far is Fayetteville, AR from Highland, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Highland, AR is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
198.76 mi
04h 21m
Flight
141.75 mi
228.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.75 mi
Kilometers
228.12 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.76 mi
Kilometers
319.88 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Tue, Jun 2, 4:38 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, Jun 2, 9:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-06-02T12:16
Arrive Highland
Tue, Jun 2, 4:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:16 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

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
Waldron
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
99.4 mi
02h 10m
To Highland
99.4 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 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

    98 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    575 ft · 16 sec · South College Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 20 sec · South School Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Cato Springs Road

    1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1618 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana

    1749 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    32 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1509 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    13 mi · 23 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    110 m · 7 sec · West Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Elm Street

    1574 ft · 34 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Elm Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 33 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 21%
Elm Street
28 mi · 14%
East Main Street
13 mi · 7%
I 540 South
12.3 mi · 6%
Bridge Street
8.17 mi · 4%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.6 mi · 01h 06m

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
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
02h 10m from Fayetteville
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny 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 198.8 miles (319.9 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Waldron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Fayetteville and 99.4 miles from Highland.

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

The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 8:16 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Highland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Highland. Straight-line distance: 141.75 mi (228.12 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Highland

City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,105
Coordinates34.0353900, -93.7721300
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Highland (-93.77213, 34.03539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
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.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.55 L · about $26.55
Round trip
$53.09
14.02 gal · 53.1 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Highland. The current time is 12:16:40.

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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.