How far is Mineral Springs, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Mineral Springs, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.16 mi
01h 18m
Flight
37.57 mi
60.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.57 mi
Kilometers
60.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.16 mi
Kilometers
80.72 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:48 AM CDT
Return by in Mineral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 8:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Springs
2026-04-17T05:29
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Paul
AR

Human settlement in Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Mineral Springs
25 mi
00h 39m
To Fayetteville
25.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Service Road 1504

    1574 ft · 45 sec · Forest Service Road 1504

  3. 3

    Continue on Forest Service Road 1504

    2934 ft · 1 min · Forest Service Road 1504

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Service Road 1504

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Forest Service Road 1504

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cass Oark Road

    4.3 mi · 11 min · Cass Oark Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    28.7 mi · 50 min

  9. 9

    Continue on East Huntsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Huntsville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Huntsville Road

    1941 ft · 1 min · East Huntsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Mill Avenue

    121 m · 21 sec · South Mill Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Rock Street

    605 ft · 26 sec · East Rock Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South College Avenue

    600 ft · 21 sec · South College Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Springs 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Forest Service Road 1504
4.91 mi · 10%
Cass Oark Road
4.34 mi · 9%
East Huntsville Road
1.31 mi · 3%
East Rock Street
0.11 mi
South College Avenue
0.11 mi
South Mill Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

28.7 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul
00h 39m from Mineral Springs
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mineral Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Mineral Springs to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Mineral Springs and 25.1 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 37.57 mi (60.47 km).

Mineral Springs

#1 Mineral Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,139
Coordinates35.6425800, -93.7313000
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.731198, 35.642363)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.7 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.41
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.70 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.63 $8.19 $16.37
Diesel $5.42 $9.58 $19.17

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Springs and Fayetteville. The current time is 05:29:29.

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.