How far is Fayetteville, AR from Ozark, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Ozark, AR is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
71.17 mi
01h 17m
Flight
43.85 mi
70.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.85 mi
Kilometers
70.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.17 mi
Kilometers
114.53 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ozark
Tue, May 19, 11:22 PM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Wed, May 20, 12:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-19T22:04
Arrive Ozark
Tue, May 19, 11:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Mountainburg
AR

Township in Crawford County, Arkansas

From Fayetteville
35.6 mi
00h 38m
To Ozark
35.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 19 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.1 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 219: Ozark

    2981 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Commercial Street

    41 m · 2 sec · West Commercial Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Commercial Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 58%
I 40 East
24.7 mi · 35%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 2%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
AR 219
0.59 mi · 1%
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi · 1%
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountainburg
00h 38m from Fayetteville
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ozark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Mountainburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Fayetteville and 35.5 miles from Ozark.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ozark.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Ozark. Straight-line distance: 43.85 mi (70.57 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Ozark

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,626
Coordinates35.4870300, -93.8277000
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Ozark (-93.8277, 35.48703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.69 $21.38
Premium $4.63 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $5.42 $13.59 $27.18

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Ozark. The current time is 22:04:42.

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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.