How far is Fayetteville, AR from Jacksonville, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.66 mi
03h 00m
Flight
141.79 mi
228.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.79 mi
Kilometers
228.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.66 mi
Kilometers
318.1 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-19T11:29
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
98.4 mi
01h 30m
To Jacksonville
99.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    142 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Redmond Road

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Redmond Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · South Redmond Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South James Street

    2205 ft · 1 min · South James Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    552 ft · 25 sec · Stone Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South 1st Street

    2728 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 72%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 21%
Saint Louis
8.41 mi · 4%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi
South Redmond Road
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
141.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 30m from Fayetteville
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Fayetteville and 99.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 141.79 mi (228.19 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Jacksonville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population28,361
Coordinates34.8662000, -92.1101500
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)
End: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.4 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
13.94 gal · 52.8 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.69 $59.37
Premium $4.63 $32.24 $64.47
Diesel $5.42 $37.74 $75.49

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Jacksonville. The current time is 11:29:01.

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.