How far is Lonoke, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Lonoke, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 207.5 miles (334 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
207.56 mi
03h 11m
Flight
154.78 mi
249.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.78 mi
Kilometers
249.1 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.56 mi
Kilometers
334.04 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM CDT
Return by in Lonoke
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lonoke
2026-04-19T13:48
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lonoke
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 Lonoke
103.6 mi
01h 35m
To Fayetteville
104 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Hwy 89

    1403 ft · 28 sec · Hwy 89

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 89

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    160 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lonoke 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 89
162 mi · 78%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 20%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi
Front Street Southeast
0.89 mi
AR 112
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 89

Merge slight left

160 mi · 02h 43m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 35m from Lonoke
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lonoke and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.5 miles (334 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 103.6 miles from Lonoke and 104 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.76 one way or $55.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lonoke and Sunny 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 Lonoke and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 154.78 mi (249.1 km).

Lonoke

#1 Lonoke

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

Population4,162
Coordinates34.7839800, -91.8998600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street Southeast (-91.899861, 34.783916)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.73 L · about $27.76
Round trip
$55.52
14.66 gal · 55.46 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.76 $55.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.22 $62.44
Premium $4.63 $33.90 $67.80
Diesel $5.42 $39.69 $79.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lonoke and Fayetteville. The current time is 13:48:52.

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.