Origin
Fayetteville, AR
Morning in Fayetteville on Thursday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, AR to Arkadelphia, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
225.7 mi
363 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arkadelphia, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 225.7 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South College Avenue, South Nelson Hackett Boulevard, South School Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.9 miles from Fayetteville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 225.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 225.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South College Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, AR to Arkadelphia, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South College Avenue | — | — |
| South Nelson Hackett Boulevard | — | — |
| South School Avenue | — | — |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | — | — |
| South Razorback Road | — | — |
| South Cato Springs Road | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| US 64 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South College Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Arkadelphia, AR.
1
Start on the route
322 ft
·
29 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South College Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South College Avenue
3
Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
4
Turn slight left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South School Avenue
5
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
6
Turn left onto South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Razorback Road
7
Continue on South Cato Springs Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Cato Springs Road
8
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
9
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
40 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
11
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 64
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 64
13
Turn left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
14
Continue on West Main Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
15
Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Arkansas Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North State Highway 7
17
Continue on AR 7 South
14 mi
·
16 min
·
AR 7 South
18
Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Scenic 7 Drive
19
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
20
Turn left onto South State Highway 7
45 mi
·
50 min
·
South State Highway 7
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass
223 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hot Springs Bypass
22
Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Hot Springs Bypass
23
Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
25
Keep slight left
82 ft
·
9 sec
26
Turn left onto Malvern Avenue
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Malvern Avenue
27
Continue on Malvern Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Malvern Road
28
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
29
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
19 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
31
Keep slight left to continue on AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
32
Turn left onto Valley Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Street
33
Continue on North 10th Street
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North 10th Street
34
Turn left onto Caddo Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Caddo Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 112.9 miles from Fayetteville, AR, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
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 50 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.9 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arkadelphia, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, AR
This is one driving day of about 225.7 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Fayetteville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.9 mi from Fayetteville, AR · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.9 miles from Fayetteville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arkadelphia, AR
The final approach into Arkadelphia, 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 Arkadelphia, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.09 one way
$68.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.42 | $74.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.51 | $81.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.83 | $99.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.7 | 0 | $23.70 | $10.83 |
| Efficient EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.75 | $9.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.3 | 1 | $31.60 | $14.44 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Arkadelphia, AR
Morning in Arkadelphia on Thursday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fayetteville, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 225.7 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South College Avenue, South Nelson Hackett Boulevard, South School Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.9 miles from Fayetteville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.09 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, AR to Arkadelphia, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, AR to Arkadelphia, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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