How far is Heber Springs, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Heber Springs, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
194.17 mi
03h 19m
Flight
125.54 mi
202.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.54 mi
Kilometers
202.04 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.17 mi
Kilometers
312.49 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 12:18 PM CDT
Return by in Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 3:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heber Springs
2026-05-30T08:58
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 12:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heber Springs
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 Heber Springs
99.1 mi
01h 39m
To Fayetteville
95.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Heber Springs and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1499 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Heber Spring Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Heber Spring Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Heber Springs Road

    25.7 mi · 38 min · Heber Springs Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Broadview Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Broadview Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  8. 8

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    112.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Heber Springs 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
114 mi · 59%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 21%
Heber Springs Road
25.7 mi · 13%
North Broadview Street
7.33 mi · 4%
US Highway 65
3.17 mi · 2%
Heber Spring Road
2.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Skyline Drive

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 52m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.7 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 39m from Heber Springs
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Heber Springs 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 Heber Springs to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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 99.1 miles from Heber Springs and 95.1 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Heber Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heber Springs and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 125.54 mi (202.04 km).

Heber Springs

#1 Heber Springs

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.4914700, -92.0312600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-92.031253, 35.491554)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.94 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.88
13.7 gal · 51.88 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.94 $51.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.17 $58.35
Premium $4.63 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $5.42 $37.09 $74.19

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Heber Springs and Fayetteville. The current time is 08:58:54.

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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.