How far is Johnson, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Johnson, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.78 mi
00h 14m
Flight
4.88 mi
7.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.88 mi
Kilometers
7.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.78 mi
Kilometers
9.31 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 3:29 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson
Tue, May 5, 3:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-05-05T03:15
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 3:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Farmington
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Johnson
2.8 mi
00h 07m
To Fayetteville
3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Ball Street

    68 m · 15 sec · South Ball Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    784 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wilkerson Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Wilkerson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Gregg Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Gregg Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Township Street

    2360 ft · 1 min · West Township Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North College Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
155.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Avenue
2.26 mi · 39%
North Gregg Avenue
1.91 mi · 33%
Wilkerson Road
0.67 mi · 12%
West Township Street
0.45 mi · 8%
2nd Street
0.15 mi · 3%
South Ball Street
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North College Avenue

Turn right onto North College Avenue

2.26 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 07m from Johnson
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johnson and 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 Johnson to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Johnson and 3 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johnson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 4.88 mi (7.85 km).

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#1 Johnson

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,634
Coordinates36.1328600, -94.1654800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: South Ball Street (-94.165585, 36.132864)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.77 L · about $0.76
Round trip
$1.51
0.4 gal · 1.54 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.76 $1.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.85 $1.70
Premium $4.63 $0.93 $1.85
Diesel $5.42 $1.08 $2.17

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson and Fayetteville. The current time is 03:15:24.

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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.