How far is Fayetteville, AR from Mountain Home, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
121.98 mi
02h 38m
Flight
100.59 mi
161.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.59 mi
Kilometers
161.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.98 mi
Kilometers
196.3 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Home
Mon, Jun 1, 8:56 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Mon, Jun 1, 11:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-06-01T18:18
Arrive Mountain Home
Mon, Jun 1, 8:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Alpena
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
60.9 mi
01h 19m
To Mountain Home
61.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance T-storms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Mountain Home.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    2083 ft · 59 sec · North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    2274 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Mission Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 11 min · North Mission Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on West Bowen Boulevard

    12.5 mi · 19 min · West Bowen Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    40.2 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    752 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    73 m · 16 sec · East 7th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Baker Street

    71 m · 16 sec · South Baker Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    59 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
47.9 mi · 39%
West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi · 10%
North Mission Boulevard
6.39 mi · 5%
East Lafayette Street
0.43 mi
North College Avenue
0.39 mi
East 7th Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

40.2 mi · 00h 46m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
100.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpena
01h 19m from Fayetteville
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Chance T-storms near Mountain Home.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Mountain Home?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Alpena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Fayetteville and 61.1 miles from Mountain Home.

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

The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.28 one way or $32.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Chance T-storms near Mountain Home.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 100.59 mi (161.89 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 Mountain Home

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

Population12,330
Coordinates36.3353400, -92.3851600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Mountain Home (-92.38516, 36.33534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.29 L · about $16.28
Round trip
$32.57
8.6 gal · 32.58 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.28 $32.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.31 $36.63
Premium $4.63 $19.89 $39.78
Diesel $5.42 $23.28 $46.57

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Mountain Home. The current time is 18:18:03.

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.