How far is Pocahontas, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Pocahontas, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 222 miles (357.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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
221.96 mi
04h 29m
Flight
178.26 mi
286.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.26 mi
Kilometers
286.88 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.96 mi
Kilometers
357.21 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 12:11 AM CDT
Return by in Pocahontas
Wed, May 13, 4:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocahontas
2026-05-12T19:41
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 12:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pocahontas
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
Cotter
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Pocahontas
110.9 mi
02h 14m
To Fayetteville
111.1 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Street

    655 ft · 13 sec · West Broadway Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2079 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on South Bettis Street

    12.8 mi · 15 min · South Bettis Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    20.3 mi · 29 min · West 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    133 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    126 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1277 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway

    101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    40.2 mi · 47 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    18.9 mi · 30 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    2274 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North College Avenue

    2083 ft · 1 min · North College Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocahontas 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 22%
West 3rd Street
32.2 mi · 15%
Shield-Hopper Bypass
30.8 mi · 14%
South Bettis Street
12.8 mi · 6%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 2%
East Lafayette Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

T & C Boulevard

Continue on T & C Boulevard

49.9 mi · 00h 57m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
178.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotter
02h 14m from Pocahontas
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pocahontas and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222 miles (357.2 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Cotter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Pocahontas and 111.1 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.65 one way or $59.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pocahontas and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocahontas and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 178.26 mi (286.88 km).

Pocahontas

#1 Pocahontas

City in Arkansas

Population6,767
Coordinates36.2614600, -90.9712300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broadway Street (-90.971208, 36.26149)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.83 gal
29.65 L · about $29.65
Round trip
$59.30
15.66 gal · 59.3 L
Estimated CO2
69.6 kg one way
Round trip: 139.2 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.65 $59.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.35 $66.70
Premium $4.63 $36.21 $72.43
Diesel $5.42 $42.40 $84.80

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pocahontas and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:41:23.

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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.