How far is Newport, AR from Fayetteville, AR?
The driving distance from Newport, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Fayetteville.
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Start on 3rd Street
994 ft · 20 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Malcolm Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Malcolm Avenue
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Turn right onto South State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South State Street
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Turn left
3042 ft · 52 sec
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Take the ramp right
1166 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
54.1 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway
32.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit straight
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
40.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265
2318 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road
1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road
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Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road
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Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto South School Avenue
652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
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Continue on South College Avenue
846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto East Center Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Fayetteville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 64 West
Merge slight left
114 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then 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 Newport to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Newport and 124.5 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.5 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 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.25 one way or $66.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Atkins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atkins.
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Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 164.15 mi (264.17 km).
#1 Newport
Newport is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6048000, -91.2818000 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.
| Population | 89,576 |
| Coordinates | 36.0625800, -94.1574300 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $33.25 | $66.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.39 | $74.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.61 | $81.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.54 | $95.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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