How far is Fayetteville, AR from Lamar, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Lamar, AR is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
97.82 mi
01h 43m
Flight
60.89 mi
98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.89 mi
Kilometers
98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.82 mi
Kilometers
157.43 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lamar
Tue, May 12, 9:10 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, May 12, 10:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Lamar
Tue, May 12, 9:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Dyer
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
48.9 mi
00h 51m
To Lamar
48.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.9 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Lamar

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Seminary Street

    99 m · 16 sec · South Seminary Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
51.5 mi · 53%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 42%
East Main Street
1.93 mi · 2%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

50.9 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
60.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dyer
00h 51m from Fayetteville
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Lamar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Dyer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Fayetteville and 48.9 miles from Lamar.

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

The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Lamar.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Lamar. Straight-line distance: 60.89 mi (98 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Lamar

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,729
Coordinates35.4406400, -93.3879600
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Lamar (-93.38796, 35.44064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.07 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.13
6.9 gal · 26.14 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.07 $26.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.69 $29.39
Premium $4.63 $15.96 $31.91
Diesel $5.42 $18.68 $37.36

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Lamar. The current time is 19:26:42.

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.