How far is Piney, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Piney, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 179 miles (288.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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
179.02 mi
03h 15m
Flight
122.45 mi
197.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.45 mi
Kilometers
197.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.02 mi
Kilometers
288.1 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 2:11 PM CDT
Return by in Piney
Sun, May 31, 5:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piney
2026-05-31T10:55
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 2:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piney
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
Mansfield
AR

City in Scott and Sabastian counties in Arkansas, United States

From Piney
89.4 mi
01h 37m
To Fayetteville
89.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    36 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Thornton Ferry Road

    66 m · 10 sec · Thornton Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Albert Pike Road

    63 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Albert Pike Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    12 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

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

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piney 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albert Pike Road
63 mi · 35%
I 49 North
41 mi · 23%
540 North
12 mi · 7%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 3%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

Albert Pike Road

Turn left onto Albert Pike Road

63 mi · 01h 15m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 37m from Piney
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179 miles (288.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Piney and 89.6 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piney and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 122.45 mi (197.06 km).

Piney

#1 Piney

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population1,484
Coordinates34.5031400, -93.1260200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.126081, 34.503091)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.91 L · about $23.93
Round trip
$47.87
12.64 gal · 47.82 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.93 $47.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.92 $53.83
Premium $4.63 $29.23 $58.46
Diesel $5.42 $34.22 $68.45

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Piney and Fayetteville. The current time is 10:55:25.

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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.