How far is Magnolia, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Magnolia, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 290.1 miles (466.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
290.1 mi
05h 19m
Flight
200.07 mi
321.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.07 mi
Kilometers
321.98 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.1 mi
Kilometers
466.87 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, May 6, 10:41 PM CDT
Return by in Magnolia
Thu, May 7, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magnolia
2026-05-06T17:21
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, May 6, 10:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Magnolia
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
Casa
AR

Town of the United States

From Magnolia
148.8 mi
02h 39m
To Fayetteville
141.3 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    3 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    100 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street

    127 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    644 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Vine Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North Vine Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Rosston Highway

    15.8 mi · 24 min · Rosston Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Rosston Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rosston Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street South

    2234 ft · 45 sec · West 1st Street South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    51.8 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs

    1816 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Malvern Avenue

    2602 ft · 34 sec · Malvern Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hot Springs Bypass

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    56 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  31. 31

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  37. 37

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  41. 41

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  43. 43

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Magnolia 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
44 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
65.1 mi · 22%
West Main Street
59 mi · 20%
Hot Springs Bypass
50.8 mi · 17%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 14%
Rosston Highway
15.8 mi · 5%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 05m

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90 mi
200.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casa
02h 39m from Magnolia
Leave By
6:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Magnolia and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.1 miles (466.9 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Casa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Magnolia and 141.3 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322 km), while the road route adds roughly 90 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 6:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.78 one way or $77.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Magnolia and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Casa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Casa, 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 Casa.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

76 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

76 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

101 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magnolia and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 200.07 mi (321.98 km).

Magnolia

#1 Magnolia

City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States

Population11,443
Coordinates33.2670700, -93.2393300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-93.239314, 33.267097)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.24 gal
38.75 L · about $38.78
Round trip
$77.56
20.48 gal · 77.5 L
Estimated CO2
91 kg one way
Round trip: 182 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.78 $77.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.61 $87.22
Premium $4.63 $47.36 $94.72
Diesel $5.42 $55.45 $110.90

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Magnolia and Fayetteville. The current time is 17:21:46.

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.