How far is Kensett, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Kensett, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 211 miles (339.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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
210.94 mi
03h 22m
Flight
151.12 mi
243.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.12 mi
Kilometers
243.2 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.94 mi
Kilometers
339.47 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, May 29, 10:40 PM CDT
Return by in Kensett
Sat, May 30, 2:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kensett
2026-05-29T19:18
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, May 29, 10:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kensett
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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Kensett
105.7 mi
01h 41m
To Fayetteville
105.3 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 1st Street

    75 m · 10 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Wilbur Mills Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wilbur Mills Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Race Avenue

    2493 ft · 1 min · East Race Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensett 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 70%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 19%
East Race Avenue
18.3 mi · 9%
West Wilbur Mills Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
151.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 41m from Kensett
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kensett 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 Kensett to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 211 miles (339.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Kensett and 105.3 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.18 one way or $56.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near London

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around London, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to London.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kensett and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 151.12 mi (243.2 km).

Kensett

#1 Kensett

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,615
Coordinates35.2317500, -91.6676400
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 1st Street (-91.667733, 35.231831)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.18 L · about $28.18
Round trip
$56.35
14.88 gal · 56.36 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.18 $56.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.69 $63.37
Premium $4.63 $34.41 $68.82
Diesel $5.42 $40.29 $80.58

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 Kensett and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:18:20.

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.