How far is Lowell, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Lowell, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
18.14 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.4 mi
21.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.4 mi
Kilometers
21.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.14 mi
Kilometers
29.2 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:49 PM CDT
Return by in Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 8:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
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
Johnson
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Lowell
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To Fayetteville
9.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    152 m · 26 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Monroe Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Monroe Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1692 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Expressway

    749 ft · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on AR 112

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Drake Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Drake Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue

    2800 ft · 1 min · North Gregg Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Township Street

    2360 ft · 1 min · West Township Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North College Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Monroe Avenue
11.9 mi · 66%
North College Avenue
2.26 mi · 12%
AR 112
1.12 mi · 6%
West Drake Street
0.78 mi · 4%
North Gregg Avenue
0.53 mi · 3%
West Township Street
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Monroe Avenue

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 11m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 13m from Lowell
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Lowell and 9.4 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 13.4 mi (21.57 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States

Population9,876
Coordinates36.2553500, -94.1307600
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-94.130914, 36.255327)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.85
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.42 $4.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $4.63 $2.96 $5.92
Diesel $5.42 $3.47 $6.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:22:37.

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.