How far is McCrory, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from McCrory, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 242 miles (389.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
242.02 mi
03h 53m
Flight
175.11 mi
281.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.11 mi
Kilometers
281.81 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.02 mi
Kilometers
389.49 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 8:33 PM CDT
Return by in McCrory
Thu, May 14, 12:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCrory
2026-05-13T16:40
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 8:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCrory
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
Pottsville
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From McCrory
120.9 mi
01h 56m
To Fayetteville
121.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Edmonds Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Edmonds Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22.3 mi · 34 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    27.1 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McCrory 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 61%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 17%
Edmonds Avenue
28 mi · 12%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi
AR 112
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.9 mi
175.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottsville
01h 56m from McCrory
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McCrory and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242 miles (389.5 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from McCrory and 121.2 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.34 one way or $64.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pottsville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCrory and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 175.11 mi (281.81 km).

McCrory

#1 McCrory

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,496
Coordinates35.2562000, -91.2001200
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Edmonds Avenue (-91.199882, 35.256201)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.33 L · about $32.34
Round trip
$64.68
17.08 gal · 64.66 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.34 $64.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.37 $72.74
Premium $4.63 $39.50 $78.99
Diesel $5.42 $46.24 $92.49

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between McCrory and Fayetteville. The current time is 16:40:20.

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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.