How far is Paris, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Paris, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.74 mi
01h 30m
Flight
58.4 mi
93.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.4 mi
Kilometers
93.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.74 mi
Kilometers
141.21 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:52 AM CDT
Return by in Paris
Fri, Apr 17, 5:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paris
2026-04-17T02:22
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paris
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
Alma
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Paris
44.5 mi
00h 45m
To Fayetteville
43.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elm Street

    16 mi · 23 min · South Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Commercial Street

    1446 ft · 30 sec · West Commercial Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paris 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 46%
North 3rd Street
27 mi · 31%
South Elm Street
16 mi · 18%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 2%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
AR 112
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Continue straight

40.3 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
00h 45m from Paris
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paris and Mostly Sunny then 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 Paris to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Paris and 43.2 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 58.4 mi (93.98 km).

Paris

#1 Paris

City in Arkansas

Population3,370
Coordinates35.2920300, -93.7299200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: South Elm Street (-93.729952, 35.29203)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.72 L · about $11.74
Round trip
$23.48
6.2 gal · 23.44 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.74 $23.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.20 $26.41
Premium $4.63 $14.34 $28.68
Diesel $5.42 $16.79 $33.57

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Paris and Fayetteville. The current time is 02:22:05.

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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.