How far is Fayetteville, AR from Wrightsville, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Wrightsville, AR is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.78 mi
03h 31m
Flight
148.81 mi
239.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.81 mi
Kilometers
239.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.78 mi
Kilometers
319.9 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wrightsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-18T21:15
Arrive Wrightsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 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
99.4 mi
01h 45m
To Wrightsville
99.4 mi
01h 45m

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
75°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 Wrightsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR-365

    647 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Frontage Road

    852 ft · 16 sec · Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    2642 ft · 1 min · East Roosevelt Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Springer Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Springer Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on AR 365

    720 ft · 14 sec · AR 365

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 365

    1600 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 365

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 365

    6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 365

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Williams Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Williams Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williams Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
145 mi · 73%
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 21%
State Highway 365
6.33 mi · 3%
Springer Boulevard
1.59 mi · 1%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 45m from Fayetteville
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wrightsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 99.4 miles from Fayetteville and 99.4 miles from Wrightsville.

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

The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 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 Wrightsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Wrightsville. Straight-line distance: 148.81 mi (239.48 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Wrightsville

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,054
Coordinates34.6023200, -92.2168100
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Wrightsville (-92.21681, 34.60232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.55 L · about $26.55
Round trip
$53.09
14.02 gal · 53.1 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.55 $53.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.86 $59.71
Premium $4.63 $32.42 $64.84
Diesel $5.42 $37.96 $75.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Wrightsville. The current time is 21:15:59.

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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.