How far is Fayetteville, AR from Leachville, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Leachville, AR is about 274.5 miles (441.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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
274.45 mi
05h 53m
Flight
218.14 mi
351.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.14 mi
Kilometers
351.06 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.45 mi
Kilometers
441.68 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leachville
Wed, May 13, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 8:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-12T20:50
Arrive Leachville
Wed, May 13, 2:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 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
Briarcliff
AR

Human settlement in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
137.1 mi
02h 56m
To Leachville
137.4 mi
02h 56m

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
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    31.7 mi · 45 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Portia Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Portia Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    40.8 mi · 50 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    87 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    19 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 38%
West Main Street
48.5 mi · 18%
T & C Boulevard
41.8 mi · 15%
West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi · 5%
North Mission Boulevard
6.39 mi · 2%
Portia Road
3.88 mi · 1%
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
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
218.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briarcliff
02h 56m from Fayetteville
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Leachville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.7 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Briarcliff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Fayetteville and 137.4 miles from Leachville.

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

The direct path is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.66 one way or $73.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Leachville. Straight-line distance: 218.14 mi (351.06 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Leachville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,843
Coordinates35.9359100, -90.2578800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Leachville (-90.25788, 35.93591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.68 gal
36.66 L · about $36.66
Round trip
$73.32
19.36 gal · 73.32 L
Estimated CO2
86 kg one way
Round trip: 172.1 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.66 $73.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.23 $82.45
Premium $4.63 $44.77 $89.54
Diesel $5.42 $52.42 $104.83

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 Leachville. The current time is 20:50:17.

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.