How far is Helena-West Helena, AR from Fayetteville, AR?
The driving distance from Helena-West Helena, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Helena-West Helena and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helena-West Helena and Fayetteville.
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Start on Franklin Street
11 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Perry Street
3059 ft · 1 min · Perry Street
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Turn slight right onto Oakland Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Oakland Avenue
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Continue on Richmond Drive
1886 ft · 32 sec · Richmond Drive
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Continue on South 10th Street
141 m · 8 sec · South 10th Street
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Continue on Plaza Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Plaza Street
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
45.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
1803 ft · 41 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
203.4 mi · 3 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
40.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265
2318 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road
1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road
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Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto South School Avenue
652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
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Continue on South College Avenue
846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto East Center Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Helena-West Helena and Fayetteville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
203 mi · 03h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Helena-West Helena and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Helena-West Helena to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from Helena-West Helena and 151.1 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.29 one way or $80.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Helena-West Helena and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Menifee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menifee.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Helena-West Helena and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 227.35 mi (365.88 km).
#1 Helena-West Helena
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 10,032 |
| Coordinates | 34.5291000, -90.5900000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $40.29 | $80.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.32 | $90.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.21 | $98.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $57.62 | $115.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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