How far is Harrison, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Harrison, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
73.76 mi
01h 29m
Flight
59.7 mi
96.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.7 mi
Kilometers
96.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.76 mi
Kilometers
118.71 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, May 2, 2:17 PM CDT
Return by in Harrison
Sat, May 2, 3:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-05-02T12:47
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, May 2, 2:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Huntsville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Harrison
36.8 mi
00h 44m
To Fayetteville
36.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stephenson Avenue

    24 m · 11 sec · West Stephenson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    40.2 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    18.9 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    2274 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North College Avenue

    2083 ft · 1 min · North College Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
13.3 mi · 18%
East Lafayette Street
0.43 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
0.39 mi · 1%
East Center Street
0.03 mi
West Stephenson Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

40.2 mi · 00h 47m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsville
00h 44m from Harrison
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harrison and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Harrison and 36.9 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrison and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 59.7 mi (96.07 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,139
Coordinates36.2297900, -93.1076800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: West Stephenson Avenue (-93.10768, 36.229797)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.07 $22.15
Premium $4.63 $12.03 $24.05
Diesel $5.42 $14.08 $28.16

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and Fayetteville. The current time is 12:47:52.

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.