How far is Little Rock, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
190.56 mi
02h 49m
Flight
139.04 mi
223.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.04 mi
Kilometers
223.77 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.56 mi
Kilometers
306.68 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 25, 1:29 PM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Sat, Apr 25, 4:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-25T10:40
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 25, 1:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Little Rock
94.1 mi
01h 24m
To Fayetteville
96.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    117 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto State Capitol

    110 m · 17 sec · State Capitol

  3. 3

    Continue on State Capitol

    528 ft · 24 sec · State Capitol

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Capitol Mall

    35 m · 7 sec · Capitol Mall

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Capitol

    118 m · 22 sec · State Capitol

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2550 ft · 53 sec · Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Bridge

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2288 ft · 47 sec · West Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pike Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Pike Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Mac Arthur Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mac Arthur Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    139.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mac Arthur Drive
140 mi · 73%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 21%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi
West 7th Street
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Mac Arthur Drive

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 20m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 24m from Little Rock
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Little Rock and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Little Rock to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Little Rock and 96.4 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Little Rock and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 139.04 mi (223.77 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.289581, 34.74648)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.45 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.90
13.44 gal · 50.9 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.45 $50.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.62 $57.24
Premium $4.63 $31.08 $62.16
Diesel $5.42 $36.39 $72.78

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Fayetteville. The current time is 10:40:00.

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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.