How far is Greenwood, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Greenwood, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.71 mi
01h 15m
Flight
58.78 mi
94.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.78 mi
Kilometers
94.59 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.71 mi
Kilometers
117.01 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 PM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-18T21:14
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mountainburg
AR

Township in Crawford County, Arkansas

From Greenwood
36.3 mi
00h 37m
To Fayetteville
36.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    20 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Denver Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Denver Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    12 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
41 mi · 56%
540 North
12 mi · 17%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 6%
West Center Street
2.24 mi · 3%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 2%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Continue straight

40.3 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountainburg
00h 37m from Greenwood
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountainburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Greenwood and 36.4 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 58.78 mi (94.59 km).

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#1 Greenwood

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

Population8,952
Coordinates35.2156500, -94.2557700
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-94.25582, 35.215649)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.47
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.73 $19.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.95 $21.89
Premium $4.63 $11.89 $23.77
Diesel $5.42 $13.92 $27.83

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 Greenwood and Fayetteville. The current time is 21:14:01.

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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.