How far is Lamar, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Lamar, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
97.51 mi
01h 32m
Flight
60.89 mi
98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.89 mi
Kilometers
98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.51 mi
Kilometers
156.92 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Lamar
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lamar
2026-05-12T18:53
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lamar
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
Dyer
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Lamar
48.7 mi
00h 46m
To Fayetteville
48.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    10 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Seminary Street

    99 m · 17 sec · South Seminary Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    946 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lamar 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
53 mi · 54%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 42%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
AR 112
0.44 mi
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

51 mi · 00h 51m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
60.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dyer
00h 46m from Lamar
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lamar and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Dyer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Lamar and 48.8 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lamar and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lamar and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 60.89 mi (98 km).

Lamar

#1 Lamar

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,729
Coordinates35.4406400, -93.3879600
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-93.387977, 35.440629)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.05
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.03 $26.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.65 $29.30
Premium $4.63 $15.91 $31.82
Diesel $5.42 $18.63 $37.26

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lamar and Fayetteville. The current time is 18:53:29.

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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.