How far is Fayetteville, AR from Mount Ida, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Mount Ida, AR is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
147.43 mi
02h 54m
Flight
108.14 mi
174.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.14 mi
Kilometers
174.04 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.43 mi
Kilometers
237.27 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Ida
Sat, May 23, 7:00 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, May 23, 9:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-23T16:06
Arrive Mount Ida
Sat, May 23, 7:00 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
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Greenwood
AR

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

From Fayetteville
73.8 mi
01h 27m
To Mount Ida
73.7 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Mount Ida.

  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 right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana

    1749 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    31.5 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Elder Lane

    892 ft · 39 sec · Elder Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elder Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 28%
I 540 South
12.3 mi · 8%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 3%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.6 mi · 01h 06m

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 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 27m from Fayetteville
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Ida.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Mount Ida?

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.3 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Fayetteville and 73.7 miles from Mount Ida.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Ida.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Mount Ida. Straight-line distance: 108.14 mi (174.04 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Ida

City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,005
Coordinates34.5567600, -93.6340800
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Mount Ida (-93.63408, 34.55676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.69 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.38
10.4 gal · 39.38 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.69 $39.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.15 $44.29
Premium $4.63 $24.05 $48.10
Diesel $5.42 $28.16 $56.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Mount Ida. The current time is 16:06:24.

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.