Origin
Fayetteville, AR
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Thursday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, AR to Batesville, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
190.3 mi
306 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 19m
★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Batesville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, AR to Batesville, AR covers 190.3 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Center Street, North College Avenue, East Lafayette Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.74 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
95.2 miles from Fayetteville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 190.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 32m 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 32m drive with frequent turns across 190.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Center Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 32m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, AR to Batesville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Center Street | — | — |
| North College Avenue | — | — |
| East Lafayette Street | — | — |
| North Mission Boulevard | — | — |
| West Bowen Boulevard | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Walnut | — | — |
| Mountain View Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Center Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Batesville, AR.
1
Start on the route
79 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Center Street
148 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
3
Turn right onto North College Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North College Avenue
4
Turn right onto East Lafayette Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lafayette Street
5
Turn left onto North Mission Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
North Mission Boulevard
6
Continue on West Bowen Boulevard
12 mi
·
18 min
·
West Bowen Boulevard
7
Turn straight
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
8
Turn right
40 mi
·
46 min
9
Continue on Main Street
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
10
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
11
Turn right
55 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
13
Turn right onto Main Street
351 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Walnut
53 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Walnut
15
Turn straight onto Mountain View Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Mountain View Road
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Heber Springs Road
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Heber Springs Road
17
Turn left onto Triangle Lane
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Triangle Lane
18
Turn sharp left onto Batesville Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Batesville Boulevard
19
Continue on South Saint Louis Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saint Louis Street
20
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 95.2 miles from Fayetteville, AR, or about 2h 16m 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 42 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.2 miles or 2h 16m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesville, 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 190.3 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 95.2 mi from Fayetteville, AR · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from Fayetteville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Batesville, AR
The final approach into Batesville, 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 Batesville, 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
$28.74 one way
$57.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $31.55 | $63.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $34.16 | $68.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.02 | $84.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.98 | $9.13 |
| Efficient EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.65 | $7.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.1 | 0 | $26.64 | $12.18 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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
Batesville, AR
Afternoon in Batesville on Thursday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Harrison, AR
95 mi in
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
6 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 32m 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 Batesville, AR covers 190.3 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Center Street, North College Avenue, East Lafayette Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.2 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 $28.74 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 32m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, AR to Batesville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, AR to Batesville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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