Trip from Fayetteville, AR to Atkins, AR

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

126.4 mi

203 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 2m ★

6 AM

2h 12m

8 AM

2h 30m

10 AM

2h 18m

12 PM

2h 16m

3 PM

2h 19m

5 PM

2h 29m

8 PM

2h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Fayetteville to Atkins, expect a journey covering 126.4 miles that typically takes about 2 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. This trip works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, as it is designed to be completed in a single day without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast Arkansas locations. Since this is a direct route, you will not need to plan for any scheduled stops along the way. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, this drive offers a manageable distance that keeps your travel logistics simple and efficient.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

63.2 miles from Fayetteville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will primarily navigate local arteries, including South College Avenue, South Nelson Hackett Boulevard, and South School Avenue. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you will find that there is no single long stretch of highway, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 0 miles on South College Avenue. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires your full attention due to the constant turns and local traffic patterns. It is a technical, hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with the road throughout the entire 126.4-mile transit.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Fayetteville, AR to Atkins, AR is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, AR to Atkins, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South College Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
South School Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Razorback Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Cato Springs Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Church Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South College Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Atkins, 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

81 mi · 1 hr 21 min

12

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 29 sec

13

Turn left onto North Church Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · North Church Street

14

Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street

282 ft · 12 sec · Northeast 4th Street

15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Because this route is entirely local and contains no highway stretches, prioritize your departure during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on city streets. With a total duration of 2 hours and 11 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your schedule to suit your preferences. Since you are navigating local roads like South School Avenue, stay alert for frequent intersections and changing speed limits that are common on non-highway routes. Keep your $17 fuel budget in mind before you head out, and ensure your vehicle is ready for a drive that demands consistent turning. Taking a moment to map out your specific turns through the local boulevards before you leave will make the navigation much smoother for you.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 63.2 miles from Fayetteville, AR, or about 1h 5m 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 63.2 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atkins, 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 126.4 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fayetteville, AR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.2 mi from Fayetteville, AR · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

63 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

Texarkana, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.2 miles from Fayetteville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Atkins, AR

The final approach into Atkins, 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 Atkins, 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

$19.32 one way

$38.65 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$21.19	$42.39
premium	$4.61	$22.94	$45.88
diesel	$5.64	$28.08	$56.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.9	$13.27	$6.07
Efficient EV	31.6	$11.06	$5.06
EV Truck/SUV	50.6	$17.70	$8.09

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Fayetteville, AR

Evening in Fayetteville on Sunday

Local time

6:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atkins, AR

Evening in Atkins on Sunday

Local time

6:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

24 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

2h 11m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Atkins, AR covers 126.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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 63.2 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 $19.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Fayetteville, AR to Atkins, AR is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, AR to Atkins, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Fayetteville, AR to Atkins, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.