How far is Pottsville, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Pottsville, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.6 mi
01h 54m
Flight
83.9 mi
135.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.9 mi
Kilometers
135.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.6 mi
Kilometers
195.69 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Pottsville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pottsville
2026-04-18T06:06
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pottsville
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
Mulberry
AR

City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

From Pottsville
60.7 mi
00h 57m
To Fayetteville
60.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    1117 ft · 31 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    842 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    907 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 16 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 Pottsville 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
76.2 mi · 63%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 33%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi · 1%
AR 112
0.44 mi
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

River Road

Merge slight left

75.6 mi · 01h 16m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mulberry
00h 57m from Pottsville
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pottsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Pottsville and 60.9 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pottsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pottsville and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 83.9 mi (135.02 km).

Pottsville

#1 Pottsville

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,361
Coordinates35.2481400, -93.0490600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-93.048917, 35.248137)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.49
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.25 $32.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.27 $36.54
Premium $4.63 $19.84 $39.68
Diesel $5.42 $23.23 $46.46

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pottsville and Fayetteville. The current time is 06:06:29.

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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.