How far is Pea Ridge, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Pea Ridge, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.48 mi
00h 43m
Flight
27.14 mi
43.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.14 mi
Kilometers
43.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.48 mi
Kilometers
55.49 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Nov 6, 7:56 PM CST
Return by in Pea Ridge
Fri, Nov 6, 8:40 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pea Ridge
2026-11-06T19:13
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Nov 6, 7:56 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pea Ridge
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Lowell
AR

City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States

From Pea Ridge
16.9 mi
00h 21m
To Fayetteville
17.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
58°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Curtis Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Curtis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Slack Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Slack Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 72

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 72

  4. 4

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1203 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Expressway

    749 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on AR 112

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1707 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Drake Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Drake Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue

    2800 ft · 1 min · North Gregg Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Township Street

    2360 ft · 1 min · West Township Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North College Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left 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 Pea Ridge and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Central Avenue
21.5 mi · 62%
State Highway 72
4.62 mi · 13%
North College Avenue
2.26 mi · 7%
Slack Street
1.35 mi · 4%
AR 112
1.12 mi · 3%
North Curtis Avenue
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Central Avenue

Continue straight

18.4 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 21m from Pea Ridge
Leave By
7:02 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Pea Ridge and 17.6 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pea Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pea Ridge and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 27.14 mi (43.68 km).

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#1 Pea Ridge

Pea Ridge is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4539600, -94.1152000
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: North Curtis Avenue (-94.115157, 36.453958)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.21 $5.14 $10.28
Premium $4.62 $5.63 $11.27
Diesel $5.84 $7.12 $14.25

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pea Ridge and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:13:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.