How far is Sulphur Springs, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Sulphur Springs, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.74 mi
03h 32m
Flight
173.54 mi
279.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.54 mi
Kilometers
279.29 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.74 mi
Kilometers
376.17 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, Nov 11, 5:45 AM CST
Return by in Sulphur Springs
Wed, Nov 11, 9:18 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur Springs
2026-11-11T02:12
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, Nov 11, 5:45 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:54 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur Springs
9:00 PM CST
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
Pottsville
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Sulphur Springs
116.4 mi
01h 46m
To Fayetteville
117.4 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur Springs and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lowman Road

    16 m · 8 sec · Lowman Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sulphur Springs Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Sulphur Springs Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto South Camden Road

    1588 ft · 37 sec · South Camden Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    39.3 mi · 40 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    40.3 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

    2318 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

    1092 ft · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

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

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 16 sec · South School Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on South College Avenue

    846 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sulphur Springs and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 60%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
43.5 mi · 19%
I 49 North
40.7 mi · 17%
Sulphur Springs Road
3.56 mi · 2%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

141 mi · 02h 22m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pottsville
01h 46m from Sulphur Springs
Leave By
9:54 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Sulphur Springs and 117.4 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.00 one way or $59.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur Springs and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Pottsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pottsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pottsville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur Springs and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 173.54 mi (279.29 km).

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#1 Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1806500, -92.1234800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowman Road (-92.123436, 34.180649)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.22 L · about $30.00
Round trip
$59.99
16.5 gal · 62.44 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $30.00 $59.99
Mid-grade $4.12 $34.01 $68.03
Premium $4.51 $37.17 $74.33
Diesel $5.77 $47.60 $95.21

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulphur Springs and Fayetteville. The current time is 02:12:50.

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.