How far is Fayetteville, AR from Newark, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Newark, AR is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
263.09 mi
04h 47m
Flight
154.06 mi
247.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.06 mi
Kilometers
247.94 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.09 mi
Kilometers
423.4 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Fayetteville
131.5 mi
02h 23m
To Newark
131.6 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.2 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 17: Newport

    1451 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South State Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Malcolm Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Malcolm Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    12.9 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Locust Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 43%
Vilonia Bypass
80.1 mi · 30%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 16%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
South Razorback Road
1.4 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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+109.1 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 23m from Fayetteville
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Fayetteville and 131.6 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.1 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.14 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atkins, 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 Atkins.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Newark. Straight-line distance: 154.06 mi (247.94 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Newark

City in Independece County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,193
Coordinates35.7017400, -91.4415200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Newark (-91.44152, 35.70174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.14 L · about $35.14
Round trip
$70.29
18.56 gal · 70.28 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.14 $70.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.52 $79.05
Premium $4.63 $42.92 $85.84
Diesel $5.42 $50.25 $100.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Newark. The current time is 04:15:30.

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.