How far is Murfreesboro, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
193.9 mi
03h 35m
Flight
140.71 mi
226.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.71 mi
Kilometers
226.45 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.9 mi
Kilometers
312.05 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 2:25 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Wed, May 13, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-12T22:50
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
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
Waldron
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Murfreesboro
96.7 mi
01h 47m
To Fayetteville
97.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    28 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    2778 ft · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East 13th Street

    14.4 mi · 25 min · East 13th Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Elm Street

    1574 ft · 32 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    110 m · 13 sec · West Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    13 mi · 23 min · North 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    32 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    12 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

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

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
41 mi · 21%
East 13th Street
23.3 mi · 12%
North 1st Street
13 mi · 7%
540 North
12 mi · 6%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 2%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
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 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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
01h 47m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Waldron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Murfreesboro and 97.2 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 140.71 mi (226.45 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

City in Arkansas, United States

Population1,574
Coordinates34.0623300, -93.6899000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Square (-93.689823, 34.062458)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.9 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.81
13.68 gal · 51.8 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.90 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.13 $58.26
Premium $4.63 $31.63 $63.27
Diesel $5.42 $37.04 $74.08

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 Murfreesboro and Fayetteville. The current time is 22:50:22.

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.