How far is Nashville, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Nashville, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 207 miles (333.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
206.95 mi
03h 51m
Flight
147.31 mi
237.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.31 mi
Kilometers
237.08 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.95 mi
Kilometers
333.06 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-22T20:33
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
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 Nashville
107.6 mi
01h 55m
To Fayetteville
99.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    954 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bishop Street

    1163 ft · 22 sec · Bishop Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    563 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    17.9 mi · 27 min · West Sunset Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Camellia

    5.4 mi · 8 min · North Camellia

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Lakeside Drive

    51.2 mi · 1 hr · North Lakeside Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    12 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

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

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lakeside Drive
121 mi · 58%
I 49 North
41 mi · 20%
West Sunset Avenue
17.9 mi · 9%
North Camellia
13.4 mi · 6%
540 North
12 mi · 6%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Lakeside Drive

Continue straight

69.9 mi · 01h 24m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.7 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
01h 55m from Nashville
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207 miles (333.1 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 107.6 miles from Nashville and 99.4 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 147.31 mi (237.08 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

City in Arkansas, United States

Population4,290
Coordinates33.9456700, -93.8471300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-93.847081, 33.945671)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.64 L · about $27.65
Round trip
$55.29
14.6 gal · 55.28 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.65 $55.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.63 $33.76 $67.52
Diesel $5.42 $39.53 $79.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Fayetteville. The current time is 20:33:51.

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.