How far is Fayetteville, AR from West Helena, AR?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to West Helena, AR is about 297 miles (478 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and West Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and West Helena.
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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 left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
142 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49, AR 17: Brinkley, Cotton Plant
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
1803 ft · 38 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Merge slight right
44.2 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Anderson Street
1911 ft · 58 sec · Anderson Street
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Turn left
61 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and West Helena.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
142 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Helena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to West Helena?
The road trip is about 297 miles (478 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from Fayetteville and 148.6 miles from West Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 6:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.69 one way or $79.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Helena.
Stop Ideas Near Menifee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menifee.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and West Helena. Straight-line distance: 224.05 mi (360.57 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 West Helena
City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 7,679 |
| Coordinates | 34.5506600, -90.6417700 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Helena (-90.64177, 34.55066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $39.69 | $79.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.63 | $89.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.47 | $96.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.75 | $113.50 |
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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