How far is Fayetteville, AR from Rockwell, AR?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Rockwell, AR is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Scott and Sabastian counties in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Rockwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Rockwell.
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Start on the route
98 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto South College Avenue
575 ft · 16 sec · South College Avenue
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Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto South School Avenue
652 ft · 20 sec · South School Avenue
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road
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Continue on South Cato Springs Road
1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1618 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
1596 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana
1749 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
54.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto Kaufman Road
1928 ft · 1 min · Kaufman Road
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Turn right onto Enterprise Drive
600 ft · 32 sec · Enterprise Drive
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Turn left onto Grissom Trail
118 m · 17 sec · Grissom Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grissom Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Rockwell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
64.1 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Rockwell?
The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Fayetteville and 91.3 miles from Rockwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.39 one way or $48.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockwell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Rockwell. Straight-line distance: 124.62 mi (200.55 km).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockwell
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
| Population | 3,780 |
| Coordinates | 34.4642600, -93.1337900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockwell (-93.13379, 34.46426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $24.39 | $48.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.79 | $59.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.87 | $69.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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