How far is Fayetteville, AR from Sheridan, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Sheridan, AR is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
220.66 mi
03h 52m
Flight
156.67 mi
252.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.67 mi
Kilometers
252.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.66 mi
Kilometers
355.11 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 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
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Fayetteville
110.3 mi
01h 56m
To Sheridan
110.4 mi
01h 56m

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
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    715 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    24 m · 3 sec · North Oak Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
156 mi · 71%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 19%
US 167 South
18.4 mi · 8%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64 mi
156.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
01h 56m from Fayetteville
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sheridan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Fayetteville and 110.4 miles from Sheridan.

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

The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.50 one way or $59.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 156.67 mi (252.13 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Sheridan

City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas

Population5,035
Coordinates34.3070400, -92.4012700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Sheridan (-92.40127, 34.30704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.47 L · about $29.50
Round trip
$59.00
15.58 gal · 58.94 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.50 $59.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.18 $66.36
Premium $4.63 $36.03 $72.06
Diesel $5.42 $42.18 $84.37

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 Sheridan. The current time is 01:48:52.

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.