How far is Fayetteville, AR from Mayflower, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Mayflower, AR is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
168.66 mi
02h 54m
Flight
123.7 mi
199.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.7 mi
Kilometers
199.08 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.66 mi
Kilometers
271.43 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayflower
Fri, May 1, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, May 2, 1:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-01T19:49
Arrive Mayflower
Fri, May 1, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Hartman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
84.3 mi
01h 27m
To Mayflower
84.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    122.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89, AR 365: Mayflower

    111 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    158 m · 18 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 365

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 365

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 365

    1803 ft · 44 sec · Highway 365

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    48 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Miller Street

    1227 ft · 38 sec · Miller Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Miller Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
123 mi · 73%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 24%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
State Highway 365
0.79 mi
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 03m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartman
01h 27m from Fayetteville
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers near Mayflower.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Fayetteville and 84.4 miles from Mayflower.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers near Mayflower.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Mayflower. Straight-line distance: 123.7 mi (199.08 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Mayflower

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates34.9570300, -92.4273800
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Mayflower (-92.42738, 34.95703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.53 L · about $22.53
Round trip
$45.07
11.9 gal · 45.06 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.53 $45.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.34 $50.68
Premium $4.63 $27.52 $55.04
Diesel $5.42 $32.22 $64.44

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Mayflower. The current time is 19:49:28.

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.