How far is Fayetteville, AR from Lake City, AR?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Lake City, AR is about 302 miles (486.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209 miles (336.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Lake City.
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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
113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Turn right onto East Highland Drive
15.2 mi · 23 min · East Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Street
78 m · 16 sec · Cottonwood Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
77 m · 13 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Carter Street
845 ft · 42 sec · Carter Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street
11 m · 3 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Carter Street
113 m · 16 sec · Carter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Lake City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
114 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Lake City?
The road trip is about 302 miles (486.1 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.9 miles from Fayetteville and 151.1 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209 miles (336.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 93 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 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.37 one way or $80.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 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 Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Menifee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menifee.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 208.95 mi (336.28 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 Lake City
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,650 |
| Coordinates | 35.8161900, -90.4342700 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-90.43427, 35.81619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $40.37 | $80.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.40 | $90.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.30 | $98.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $57.72 | $115.45 |
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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