How far is Gravel Ridge, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Gravel Ridge, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
188.55 mi
03h 02m
Flight
138.04 mi
222.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.04 mi
Kilometers
222.16 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.55 mi
Kilometers
303.44 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, Jun 3, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in Gravel Ridge
Wed, Jun 3, 4:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gravel Ridge
2026-06-02T22:04
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, Jun 3, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gravel Ridge
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 Gravel Ridge
97.1 mi
01h 31m
To Fayetteville
91.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gravel Ridge and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cordelia Drive

    11 m · 4 sec · Cordelia Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jacksonville Cutoff Road

    2042 ft · 56 sec · Jacksonville Cutoff Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 107

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 107

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Brockington Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Brockington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Brookswood Road

    2056 ft · 44 sec · Brookswood Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Warden Road

    986 ft · 20 sec · Warden Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    639 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    142 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 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
Warden Road
146 mi · 78%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 22%
Brockington Road
1.89 mi · 1%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
State Highway 107
0.93 mi
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

Warden Road

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 24m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
138.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 31m from Gravel Ridge
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gravel Ridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gravel Ridge to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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 97.1 miles from Gravel Ridge and 91.5 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gravel Ridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gravel Ridge and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 138.04 mi (222.16 km).

Gravel Ridge

#1 Gravel Ridge

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population2,902
Coordinates34.8684200, -92.1907000
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Cordelia Drive (-92.190722, 34.868419)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.19 L · about $25.18
Round trip
$50.37
13.3 gal · 50.38 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.18 $50.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.32 $56.64
Premium $4.63 $30.76 $61.51
Diesel $5.42 $36.01 $72.02

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Gravel Ridge and Fayetteville. The current time is 22:04:01.

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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.