How far is Fayetteville, AR from McAlmont, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to McAlmont, AR is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
190.8 mi
03h 21m
Flight
140.98 mi
226.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.98 mi
Kilometers
226.89 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.8 mi
Kilometers
307.06 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McAlmont
Sun, May 17, 11:54 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Mon, May 18, 3:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-17T20:33
Arrive McAlmont
Sun, May 17, 11:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
95.4 mi
01h 40m
To McAlmont
95.4 mi
01h 40m

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
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Saint Louis

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward McCain Boulevard East

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto McCain Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · McCain Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Fairfax Drive

    144 m · 11 sec · Fairfax Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Roundtop Drive

    2 mi · 5 min · Roundtop Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roundtop Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 75%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 21%
Roundtop Drive
1.99 mi · 1%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
McCain Boulevard
0.93 mi
Saint Louis
0.92 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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
141 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 40m from Fayetteville
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near McAlmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Fayetteville and 95.4 miles from McAlmont.

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

The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and McAlmont. Straight-line distance: 140.98 mi (226.89 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 McAlmont

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas

Population1,873
Coordinates34.8084200, -92.1818100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: McAlmont (-92.18181, 34.80842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.49 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.97
13.46 gal · 50.98 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.49 $50.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.66 $57.33
Premium $4.63 $31.13 $62.25
Diesel $5.42 $36.44 $72.89

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 McAlmont. The current time is 20:33:32.

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.