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

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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
219.98 mi
04h 06m
Flight
139.75 mi
224.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.75 mi
Kilometers
224.91 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.98 mi
Kilometers
354.03 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Home
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-19T04:51
Arrive Mountain Home
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:46 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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Fayetteville
109.9 mi
02h 03m
To Mountain Home
110 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

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

    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

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  16. 16

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    13.5 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Searcy

    1266 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Searcy

    112 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Beebe Capps Expressway

    1255 ft · 31 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    2542 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Race Avenue

    1219 ft · 32 sec · West Race Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Maple Street

    10.4 mi · 18 min · North Maple Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 52%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 19%
Vilonia Bypass
39.4 mi · 18%
North Maple Street
10.4 mi · 5%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
South Main Street
2.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.3 mi
139.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
02h 03m from Fayetteville
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 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 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Fayetteville and 110 miles from Mountain Home.

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

The direct path is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.3 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 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mountain Home.

Stop Ideas Near London

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around London, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to London.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 139.75 mi (224.91 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Mountain Home

#2 Mountain Home

City in Arkansas, United States

Population12,638
Coordinates35.3867500, -91.8090300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Mountain Home (-91.80903, 35.38675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.38 L · about $29.39
Round trip
$58.77
15.52 gal · 58.76 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.39 $58.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.05 $66.10
Premium $4.63 $35.89 $71.78
Diesel $5.42 $42.02 $84.04

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Mountain Home. The current time is 04:51:25.

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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.