Origin
Helena, AR
Late night in Helena on Monday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Helena, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
299 mi
481 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
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6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Helena, AR
Guilherme Simão
Trip Overview
The drive from Helena, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 299 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Perry Street, Oakland Avenue, Richmond Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.71 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
149.5 miles from Helena, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 46m drive with frequent turns across 299 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Perry 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. 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 4h 46m 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 Helena, AR to Fayetteville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oakland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richmond Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plaza Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Sycamore Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Perry Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helena, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on Spring Alley
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
Spring Alley
2
Turn right onto Perry Street
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Perry Street
3
Turn slight right onto Oakland Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oakland Avenue
4
Continue on Richmond Drive
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Richmond Drive
5
Continue on South 10th Street
463 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 10th Street
6
Continue on Plaza Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plaza Street
7
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
45 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
8
Turn slight right
1.2 mi
·
2 min
9
Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Sycamore Street
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
11
Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
203 mi
·
3 hr 26 min
·
I 40 West: Little Rock
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 49 North: Fayetteville
13
Continue straight
40 mi
·
40 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
AR 112, AR 265
15
Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Cato Springs Road
16
Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Razorback Road
17
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
18
Turn left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South School Avenue
19
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
20
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South College Avenue
21
Turn right onto East Center Street
148 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
22
Turn right
79 ft
·
6 sec
23
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 149.5 miles from Helena, AR, or about 2h 23m 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.5 miles or 2h 23m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Helena, 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 Helena, AR
This is one driving day of about 299 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Helena, 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 149.5 mi from Helena, AR · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 149.5 miles from Helena, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fayetteville, AR
The final approach into Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, 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
$45.71 one way
$91.42 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $50.14 | $100.27 |
| premium | $4.61 | $54.27 | $108.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.43 | $132.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.40 | $14.35 |
| Efficient EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.16 | $11.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.6 | 1 | $41.86 | $19.14 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Fayetteville, AR
Late night in Fayetteville on Monday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Haskell, AR
150 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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 46m 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 Helena, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 299 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Perry Street, Oakland Avenue, Richmond Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.5 miles from Helena, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.71 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 46m 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 Helena, AR to Fayetteville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Helena, AR to Fayetteville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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