How far is Fayetteville, AR from Maumelle, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Maumelle, AR is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
176.64 mi
03h 03m
Flight
128.68 mi
207.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.68 mi
Kilometers
207.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.64 mi
Kilometers
284.27 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maumelle
Sun, May 17, 10:43 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Mon, May 18, 1:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-17T19:39
Arrive Maumelle
Sun, May 17, 10:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
88.3 mi
01h 31m
To Maumelle
88.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    129.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365: Morgan, Maumelle

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 365

    3191 ft · 1 min · State Highway 365

  15. 15

    Continue on Maumelle Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maumelle Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Edgewood Drive

    1812 ft · 55 sec · Edgewood Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    66 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
130 mi · 74%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 23%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Maumelle Boulevard
1.31 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
State Highway 365
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

129 mi · 02h 10m

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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 31m from Fayetteville
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Maumelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Fayetteville and 88.4 miles from Maumelle.

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

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.59 one way or $47.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Maumelle.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Maumelle. Straight-line distance: 128.68 mi (207.09 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Maumelle

City in Arkansas, United States

Population18,242
Coordinates34.8667600, -92.4043200
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Maumelle (-92.40432, 34.86676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.59 L · about $23.59
Round trip
$47.19
12.46 gal · 47.18 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.59 $47.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.53 $53.07
Premium $4.63 $28.81 $57.63
Diesel $5.42 $33.74 $67.47

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Maumelle. The current time is 19:39:45.

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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.