How far is Fayetteville, AR from West Crossett, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to West Crossett, AR is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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
321.16 mi
05h 45m
Flight
236.39 mi
380.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.39 mi
Kilometers
380.43 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.16 mi
Kilometers
516.85 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Crossett
Thu, May 14, 3:44 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, May 14, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-13T21:59
Arrive West Crossett
Thu, May 14, 3:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:30 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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Fayetteville
160.6 mi
02h 52m
To West Crossett
160.5 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and West Crossett.

  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

    43.9 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  17. 17

    Turn right

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
190 mi · 59%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 13%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 7%
Highway 11
1.96 mi · 1%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 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
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.8 mi
236.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
02h 52m from Fayetteville
Leave By
5:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near West Crossett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to West Crossett?

The road trip is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.6 miles from Fayetteville and 160.5 miles from West Crossett.

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

The direct path is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.8 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 5:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.91 one way or $85.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and West Crossett. Straight-line distance: 236.39 mi (380.43 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
West Crossett

#2 West Crossett

Census-designated place in Ashley County, Arkansas

Population1,256
Coordinates33.1409600, -91.9940200
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: West Crossett (-91.99402, 33.14096)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.33 gal
42.9 L · about $42.91
Round trip
$85.81
22.66 gal · 85.8 L
Estimated CO2
100.7 kg one way
Round trip: 201.4 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.91 $85.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.25 $96.51
Premium $4.63 $52.40 $104.80
Diesel $5.42 $61.35 $122.70

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and West Crossett. The current time is 21:59:06.

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.