How far is Fayetteville, AR from Osceola, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Osceola, AR is about 355.2 miles (571.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
355.17 mi
06h 08m
Flight
235.72 mi
379.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.72 mi
Kilometers
379.35 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.17 mi
Kilometers
571.59 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola
Wed, May 13, 1:35 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Osceola
Wed, May 13, 1:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Maumelle
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Fayetteville
177.5 mi
03h 04m
To Osceola
177.7 mi
03h 04m

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
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    142 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    122 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Blues Highway

    40.5 mi · 41 min · Blues Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 140: Osceola

    1878 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Keiser Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Keiser Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Semmes Avenue

    35 m · 11 sec · West Semmes Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    14 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 40%
Memphis
122 mi · 34%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 12%
Blues Highway
40.5 mi · 11%
West Keiser Avenue
4.45 mi · 1%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.5 mi
235.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maumelle
03h 04m from Fayetteville
Leave By
11:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Osceola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 355.2 miles (571.6 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maumelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.5 miles from Fayetteville and 177.7 miles from Osceola.

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

The direct path is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.45 one way or $94.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maumelle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

17 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 235.72 mi (379.35 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Osceola

City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States

Population6,576
Coordinates35.7050800, -89.9695300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Osceola (-89.96953, 35.70508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.53 gal
47.44 L · about $47.45
Round trip
$94.90
25.06 gal · 94.88 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.7 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.45 $94.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.37 $106.73
Premium $4.63 $57.95 $115.90
Diesel $5.42 $67.85 $135.70

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 Osceola. The current time is 19:26:58.

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.