How far is Fayetteville, AR from Mulberry, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Mulberry, AR is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
55.99 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.28 mi
63.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.28 mi
Kilometers
63.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.99 mi
Kilometers
90.1 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mulberry
Tue, May 12, 9:17 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-12T20:14
Arrive Mulberry
Tue, May 12, 9:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Chester
AR

City in Arkansas

From Fayetteville
28 mi
00h 31m
To Mulberry
28 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Dyer, Mulberry

    1704 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Georgia Ridge Drive

    888 ft · 20 sec · Georgia Ridge Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mulberry Highway West

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mulberry Highway West

  15. 15

    Continue on Mulberry Highway 64 West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Highway 64 West

  16. 16

    Continue on West 6th Street

    806 ft · 22 sec · West 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    646 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    27 m · 4 sec · East 5th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 73%
I 40 East
7.66 mi · 14%
Mulberry Highway West
2.42 mi · 4%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Mulberry Highway 64 West
1.13 mi · 2%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Cato Springs Road

Merge slight left

40.4 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 31m from Fayetteville
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Mulberry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Fayetteville and 28 miles from Mulberry.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Mulberry.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Mulberry. Straight-line distance: 39.28 mi (63.21 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Mulberry

City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

Population1,694
Coordinates35.5006400, -94.0515900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Mulberry (-94.05159, 35.50064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.00
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.50 $15.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.43 $16.87
Premium $4.63 $9.16 $18.32
Diesel $5.42 $10.72 $21.44

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Mulberry. The current time is 20:14:34.

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.