How far is Monticello, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Monticello, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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
275.61 mi
04h 17m
Flight
215.11 mi
346.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.11 mi
Kilometers
346.18 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.61 mi
Kilometers
443.55 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Mon, Jun 1, 11:41 PM CDT
Return by in Monticello
Tue, Jun 2, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-06-01T19:23
Arrive Fayetteville
Mon, Jun 1, 11:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Monticello
137.8 mi
02h 08m
To Fayetteville
137.8 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Gaines Avenue

    7 m · 6 sec · West Gaines Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    65 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West McCloy Avenue

    1516 ft · 32 sec · West McCloy Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Hyatt Street

    44 m · 3 sec · North Hyatt Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    1851 ft · 31 sec · West Gaines Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 530

    23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North

    2962 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 51%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
48 mi · 17%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 15%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 9%
West Gaines Avenue
16.1 mi · 6%
Highway 11
1.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

141 mi · 02h 22m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
215.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
02h 08m from Monticello
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monticello and 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 Monticello to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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 137.8 miles from Monticello and 137.8 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.81 one way or $73.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 215.11 mi (346.18 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,185
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.7909600
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gaines Avenue (-91.790961, 33.62899)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.72 gal
36.81 L · about $36.81
Round trip
$73.62
19.44 gal · 73.62 L
Estimated CO2
86.4 kg one way
Round trip: 172.8 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.81 $73.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.40 $82.79
Premium $4.63 $44.96 $89.91
Diesel $5.42 $52.63 $105.27

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Monticello and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:23:39.

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.