Origin
Lavaca, AR
Afternoon in Lavaca on Friday
Local time
4:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lavaca, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
69.7 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lavaca, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Lavaca to Fayetteville, this 69.7-mile journey is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. Since the entire route stays within Arkansas, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $11 for fuel, making this an affordable transit between these two locations. The path relies heavily on major infrastructure, including I-49, I-540, and US-71, ensuring a consistent pace throughout. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a short getaway, this route provides a reliable and efficient connection.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will find yourself cruising along major arteries for the bulk of the journey, including a notable 40.3-mile stretch on I-49 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The transition between these highway systems keeps the drive moving quickly, though the character of the road changes as you navigate the connections between I-49, I-540, and US-71. Expect a practical, commuter-style experience that favors speed and efficiency over winding backroads. It is a functional drive designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Central Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,637 ft
391 ft
Total Climb
1,786 ft
Total Descent
804 ft
Highest Point
1,637 ft
~52.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,246 ft
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.
The drive from Lavaca, AR to Fayetteville, AR is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Lavaca, AR to Fayetteville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Central Avenue | — | — |
| Fort Street | — | — |
| Rogers Avenue | — | — |
| I 540 North | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| I 49 North | — | — |
| AR 112 | — | — |
| South Cato Springs Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lavaca, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on West Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Central Avenue
3
Continue on Fort Street
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Street
4
Continue on Rogers Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rogers Avenue
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 540 North, US 71 North
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 540 North, US 71 North
6
Merge slight left
7.6 mi
·
8 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 49 North: Fayetteville
9
Continue straight
40 mi
·
40 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
AR 112, AR 265
11
Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Cato Springs Road
12
Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Razorback Road
13
Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
14
Turn left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South School Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
16
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South College Avenue
17
Turn right onto East Center Street
148 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
18
Turn right
79 ft
·
6 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.9 mi from Lavaca, AR · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Lavaca, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.47 one way
$18.93 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| premium | $4.15 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Fayetteville, AR
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Friday
Local time
4:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Alma, AR
35 mi in
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
3 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
1h 23m 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 Lavaca, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 69.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Central Avenue, Fort Street, Rogers Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.9 miles from Lavaca, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.47 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 Lavaca, AR to Fayetteville, AR is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Lavaca, AR to Fayetteville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lavaca, AR to Fayetteville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 391 ft to 1,637 ft elevation with about 1,786 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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