How far is Searcy, AR from Fairfield Bay, AR?
The driving distance from Searcy, AR to Fairfield Bay, AR is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Searcy and Fairfield Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Searcy and Fairfield Bay.
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Start on the route
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Race Avenue
2709 ft · 1 min · East Race Avenue
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Turn left onto West Race Avenue
1343 ft · 42 sec · West Race Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sowell Street
1096 ft · 32 sec · North Sowell Street
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Turn right onto West Pleasure Avenue
2156 ft · 1 min · West Pleasure Avenue
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Turn right onto West Beebe Capps Expressway
21.2 mi · 36 min · West Beebe Capps Expressway
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight right onto Stacy Springs Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Stacy Springs Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Heber Springs Road West
31 m · 4 sec · Heber Springs Road West
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Turn left onto Pearson Road South
1.5 km · 2 min · Pearson Road South
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Turn left onto Edgemont Road
23.2 mi · 41 min · Edgemont Road
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Turn left onto Dave Creek Parkway
3 mi · 7 min · Dave Creek Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dave Creek Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Searcy and Fairfield Bay.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Edgemont Road
Turn left onto Edgemont Road
23.2 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Searcy and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Searcy to Fairfield Bay?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Quitman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Searcy and 28.5 miles from Fairfield Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Searcy and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Quitman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quitman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Searcy and Fairfield Bay. Straight-line distance: 38.65 mi (62.2 km).
#1 Searcy
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 23,543 |
| Coordinates | 35.2506400, -91.7362500 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield Bay
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,014 |
| Coordinates | 35.5942400, -92.2779300 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield Bay (-92.27793, 35.59424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.69 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| Premium | $4.60 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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