How far is Marianna, AR from Fayetteville, AR?
The driving distance from Marianna, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marianna and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marianna and Fayetteville.
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Start on North Poplar Street
90 m · 13 sec · North Poplar Street
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Chestnut Street
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 78
4.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on State Highway 78
10 mi · 18 min · State Highway 78
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Take the ramp left
1462 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
208.2 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
40.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265
2318 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road
1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road
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Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto South School Avenue
652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
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Continue on South College Avenue
846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto East Center Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marianna and Fayetteville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 78
Merge slight left
208 mi · 03h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marianna and 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 Marianna to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Marianna and 140.1 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.38 one way or $74.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marianna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marianna and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 211.12 mi (339.76 km).
#1 Marianna
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,296 |
| Coordinates | 34.7737100, -90.7576100 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $37.38 | $74.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.04 | $84.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.65 | $91.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.45 | $106.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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