Origin
Fayetteville, AR
Evening in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, AR to Bryant, AR
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
200.1 mi
322 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
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 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Spanning 200.1 miles across Arkansas, this trip from Fayetteville to Bryant takes approximately 3 hours and 29 minutes of active driving time. Because the route relies on local roads rather than interstate highways, it functions best as a focused day trip rather than a multi-day journey. You should set aside roughly $27 for fuel costs to complete the trek. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, the climate and general landscape remain consistent throughout your transit. Navigating this path requires your full attention, as it is a turn-heavy local drive that avoids major highway systems entirely. It is a straightforward, practical connection for those looking to traverse the state while bypassing standard high-speed corridors.
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
100.1 miles from Fayetteville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience as you navigate a route defined by its turn-heavy local profile. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be cruising on interstates; instead, you will rely on local arterials like South College Avenue, South Nelson Hackett Boulevard, and South School Avenue to reach your destination. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on South College Avenue, the drive demands constant engagement and frequent adjustments. This is not a monotonous highway grind, but rather a winding, technical path that changes pace as you progress through local corridors. Prepare for a steady, deliberate pace that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed travel.
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.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 29m 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 Bryant, 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 |
| I 430 | 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 Bryant, AR.
1
Start on the route
322 ft
·
29 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto South College Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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South College Avenue
3
Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
4
Turn slight left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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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
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I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
11
Merge slight left
134 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
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I 430: Texarkana
13
Continue straight
12 mi
·
14 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
5.6 mi
·
6 min
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I 30 West: Texarkana
15
Take the exit slight right toward AR 183: Bryant, Bauxite
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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AR 183: Bryant, Bauxite
16
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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I-30 Frontage Road
17
Turn slight right
364 ft
·
16 sec
18
Continue on Commerce Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Commerce Street
19
Turn left onto North Reynolds Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Reynolds Road
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 200.1-mile journey, try to depart early in the day to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigating local turns. Since you have only one planned stop, use your time wisely to stretch and refuel while keeping your $27 budget in mind. Because this route lacks a high-speed highway buffer, stay alert for changing traffic patterns on South School Avenue and other local segments. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the lack of highway miles allows you to adjust your pace without the pressure of merging into fast-moving traffic. Keep your navigation system updated, as the reliance on local roads means you will be making frequent turns throughout the entire 3-hour and 29-minute trip.
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 100.1 miles from Fayetteville, AR, or about 1h 44m 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 100.1 miles or 1h 44m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bryant, 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 200.1 miles and 3h 29m.
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.
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 100.1 mi from Fayetteville, AR · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 100.1 miles from Fayetteville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bryant, AR
The final approach into Bryant, 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 Bryant, 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
$30.59 one way
$61.18 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $33.55 | $67.10 |
| premium | $4.61 | $36.32 | $72.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.46 | $88.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60 | 0 | $21.01 | $9.60 |
| Efficient EV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80 | 1 | $28.01 | $12.81 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Bryant, AR
Evening in Bryant on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
5 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
3h 29m 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 Bryant, AR covers 200.1 miles and takes about 3h 29m 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 100.1 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 $30.59 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 29m 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 Bryant, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, AR to Bryant, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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