How far is Fayetteville, AR from Marion, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Marion, AR is about 312.5 miles (503 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230 miles (370.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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
312.55 mi
05h 22m
Flight
229.99 mi
370.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.99 mi
Kilometers
370.13 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.55 mi
Kilometers
503 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-23T10:13
Arrive Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Fayetteville
156.2 mi
02h 41m
To Marion
156.4 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Memphis

    122 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Blues Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Blues Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Marion, Sunset, Wynne

    103 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I-55 Service Road

    1217 ft · 21 sec · I-55 Service Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Military Road

    3178 ft · 1 min · East Military Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Military Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 46%
Memphis
122 mi · 39%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 13%
Blues Highway
2.33 mi · 1%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 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 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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.5 mi
230 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
02h 41m from Fayetteville
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.5 miles (503 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.2 miles from Fayetteville and 156.4 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 230 miles (370.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.5 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.77 one way or $83.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Conway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Conway.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Marion. Straight-line distance: 229.99 mi (370.13 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Marion

City in Arkansas, USA

Population12,290
Coordinates35.2145300, -90.1964800
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Marion (-90.19648, 35.21453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.75 L · about $41.77
Round trip
$83.54
22.06 gal · 83.5 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.77 $83.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.98 $93.95
Premium $4.63 $51.01 $102.03
Diesel $5.42 $59.73 $119.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Marion. The current time is 10:13:48.

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.