How far is Fayetteville, AR from Shannon Hills, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Shannon Hills, AR is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
196.66 mi
03h 29m
Flight
140.69 mi
226.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.69 mi
Kilometers
226.42 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.66 mi
Kilometers
316.5 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shannon Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 4:40 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-18T01:11
Arrive Shannon Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 4:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
98.3 mi
01h 44m
To Shannon Hills
98.4 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Shannon Hills.

  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

    134.4 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Mabelvale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway

    1922 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · I-30 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    133 m · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    60 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Mabelvale West Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mabelvale West Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    40 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Loop Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Loop Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alexander Road

    2488 ft · 1 min · Alexander Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sardis Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Sardis Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Tall Pine Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tall Pine Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
135 mi · 69%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 21%
I 430
12.6 mi · 6%
Sardis Road
1.67 mi · 1%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Mabelvale West Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 15m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 44m from Fayetteville
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shannon Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Shannon Hills?

The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Fayetteville and 98.4 miles from Shannon Hills.

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

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shannon Hills.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Shannon Hills. Straight-line distance: 140.69 mi (226.42 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Shannon Hills

#2 Shannon Hills

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,087
Coordinates34.6200900, -92.3954300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Shannon Hills (-92.39543, 34.62009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.27 L · about $26.28
Round trip
$52.56
13.88 gal · 52.54 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.28 $52.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.56 $59.11
Premium $4.63 $32.10 $64.20
Diesel $5.42 $37.58 $75.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Shannon Hills. The current time is 01:11:25.

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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.