How far is Mount Ida, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Mount Ida, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
147.66 mi
02h 40m
Flight
108.14 mi
174.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.14 mi
Kilometers
174.04 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.66 mi
Kilometers
237.64 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, May 23, 5:39 PM CDT
Return by in Mount Ida
Sat, May 23, 8:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Ida
2026-05-23T14:59
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, May 23, 5:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Ida
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
Greenwood
AR

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

From Mount Ida
73.7 mi
01h 20m
To Fayetteville
73.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Ida and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Elder Lane

    892 ft · 41 sec · Elder Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.5 mi · 39 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    12 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Ida and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
41 mi · 28%
540 North
12 mi · 8%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 3%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
AR 112
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

54.4 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 20m from Mount Ida
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Mount Ida and 73.9 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Ida and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Ida and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 108.14 mi (174.04 km).

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#1 Mount Ida

City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,005
Coordinates34.5567600, -93.6340800
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Elder Lane (-93.634403, 34.556766)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.72 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.46
10.42 gal · 39.44 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.73 $39.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.19 $44.38
Premium $4.63 $24.10 $48.19
Diesel $5.42 $28.21 $56.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Ida and Fayetteville. The current time is 14:59:15.

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.