How far is Fayetteville, AR from Lincoln, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Lincoln, AR is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.6 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.8 mi
27.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.8 mi
Kilometers
27.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.6 mi
Kilometers
31.55 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Mon, Jun 1, 4:25 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Mon, Jun 1, 4:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-06-01T15:53
Arrive Lincoln
Mon, Jun 1, 4:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prairie Grove
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
9.8 mi
00h 15m
To Lincoln
9.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    15.3 mi · 23 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    145 m · 26 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Park Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Park Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Boyer Avenue

    70 m · 10 sec · Boyer Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boyer Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
15.3 mi · 78%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
3.45 mi · 18%
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi · 2%
South School Avenue
0.12 mi · 1%
South College Avenue
0.11 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Continue on East Main Street

15.3 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prairie Grove
00h 15m from Fayetteville
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Prairie Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Fayetteville and 9.8 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 16.8 mi (27.04 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Lincoln

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,473
Coordinates35.9495300, -94.4235500
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Lincoln (-94.42355, 35.94953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.62 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.23
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.61 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.63 $3.19 $6.38
Diesel $5.42 $3.74 $7.47

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Lincoln. The current time is 15:53:57.

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.