Origin
Fayetteville, AR
Late night in Fayetteville on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, AR to Decatur, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
56m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
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6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Decatur, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, AR to Decatur, AR covers 39.1 miles and takes about 56m 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 Township Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
19.5 miles from Fayetteville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 39.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fayetteville, AR to Decatur, AR is easy. At 56m 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 Decatur, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Township Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Gregg Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Shiloh Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fulbright Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 412 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Center Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Decatur, AR.
1
Start on the route
79 ft
·
11 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto East Center Street
148 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
3
Turn right onto North College Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North College Avenue
4
Turn left onto East Township Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Township Street
5
Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Gregg Avenue
6
Turn right onto North Shiloh Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Shiloh Drive
7
Take the ramp right
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Fulbright Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 62 North, US 71 North: Springdale, Rogers
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
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I 49 North, US 62 North, US 71 North: Springdale, Rogers
10
Merge slight left
4.0 mi
·
4 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 412
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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US 412
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 412
194 ft
·
13 sec
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US 412
13
Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sunset Avenue
14
Continue on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
16 mi
·
20 min
·
East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
15
Take the exit right
338 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn slight right
12 mi
·
17 min
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 19.5 miles from Fayetteville, AR, or about 28m 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 39.1 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.5 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Decatur, 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 39.1 miles and 56m.
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 19.5 mi from Fayetteville, AR · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Fayetteville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Decatur, AR
The final approach into Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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
$5.91 one way
$11.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Decatur, AR
Late night in Decatur on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
56m 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 Decatur, AR covers 39.1 miles and takes about 56m 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 Township Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 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 $5.91 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 Decatur, AR is easy. At 56m 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 Decatur, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, AR to Decatur, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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