Origin
Beebe, AR
Evening in Beebe on Sunday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beebe, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
193.5 mi
311 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
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6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beebe, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Beebe to Fayetteville, expect a journey covering 193.6 miles that typically takes about 2 hours and 57 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $30 for fuel to complete the trek. By utilizing a combination of I-49 North, AR-112, and South Cato Springs Road, you can navigate between these two Southeast Arkansas locations efficiently. While it is a straightforward drive, keep in mind that the transit relies on a mix of larger thoroughfares and local roads, making it a functional connection between the central and northwest parts of the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.8 miles from Beebe, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a shift in driving style as you move away from the interstate and onto more technical local stretches. The route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring you to stay alert through winding sections rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind. With zero percent of the trip strictly locked to a single highway classification, you will experience a dynamic transition in road quality and geometry. Navigating through AR-112 and South Cato Springs Road adds a bit of personality to the trip, contrasting sharply with the faster-paced segments of I-49 North. Be prepared to shift gears frequently as the road environment evolves throughout your nearly three-hour transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,546 ft
253 ft
Total Climb
1,393 ft
Total Descent
239 ft
Highest Point
1,546 ft
~169.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,293 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 149.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 149.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 189.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 191.9 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
149.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
5
189.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
Take the exit toward AR 112, AR 265
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 112, AR 265
5
191.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
|
AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn right onto AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
192.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
|
South School Avenue
Turn left onto South School Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
193.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
|
East Center Street
Turn right onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 113.9 mi | 1h 53m |
| I 49 | 40.3 mi | 40m |
| US 64 | 32.5 mi | 41m |
| East Center Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Razorback Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| I 57 Business | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Nelson Hackett Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beebe, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on East Center Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Center Street
2
Continue on I 57 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 Business
3
Continue on US 64
32 mi
·
41 min
·
US 64
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
5
Merge onto I 40; US 65
114 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
I 40; US 65
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
7
Continue on I 49
40 mi
·
40 min
·
I 49
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
9
Turn slight right onto AR 265
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Cato Springs Road
10
Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Razorback Road
11
Turn right onto AR 180
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
14
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South College Avenue
15
Turn right onto East Center Street
147 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
16
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable three-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete the trip in a single push, but do not hesitate to break up the journey if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $30 estimate assumes standard driving conditions, and traffic patterns on local roads like AR-112 can fluctuate. A specific tip for this route is to stay vigilant when transitioning from the main interstate onto the smaller local roads near your destination, as the change in road speed and layout happens quickly. Having your navigation ready before you exit the highway will make the final leg into Fayetteville much smoother.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.8 miles from Beebe, AR, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.8 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beebe, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beebe, AR
This is one driving day of about 193.5 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beebe, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 113.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.8 mi from Beebe, AR · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.8 miles from Beebe, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.9 miles.
Arriving in Fayetteville, AR
The final approach into Fayetteville, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fayetteville, AR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.58 one way
$59.16 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $32.45 | $64.89 |
| premium | $4.61 | $35.12 | $70.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.99 | $85.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.32 | $9.29 |
| Efficient EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.93 | $7.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.09 | $12.38 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Evening in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 to 20 mph
84% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beebe, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 193.5 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, US 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.8 miles from Beebe, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 149.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 189.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 191.9 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Beebe, AR to Fayetteville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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