Origin
Leachville, AR
Afternoon in Leachville on Monday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leachville, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Drive Time
5h 53m
Distance
319.2 mi
514 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 41m
★
6 AM
5h 54m
8 AM
6h 20m
10 AM
6h 3m
12 PM
6h 0m
3 PM
6h 4m
5 PM
6h 19m
8 PM
5h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leachville, AR
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Leachville, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 319.2 miles and takes about 5h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 57, I 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.80 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
159.6 miles from Leachville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 53m highway drive covering 319.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.9 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 57. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 52.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 319.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 52.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 127.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
127.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
|
US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe,...
5
128 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
|
US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Conway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 64 West: Conway
5
315.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 46m in
Take the exit toward AR 112, AR 265
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 112, AR 265
6
318.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 52m in
|
South School Avenue
Turn left onto South School Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Leachville, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
Conway
127.6 mi in
|
~2h 27m
|
via US 64
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 113.9 mi | 1h 53m |
| I 57 | 74.5 mi | 1h 16m |
| I 49 | 40.3 mi | 40m |
| US 64 | 33 mi | 42m |
| Highway 18 | 29.4 mi | 40m |
| US 78 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Southwest Drive | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leachville, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on AR 77
64 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto AR 119
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 78; AR 18
29 mi
·
40 min
·
Highway 18
4
Turn left onto AR 18
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Drive
5
Continue on US 78; AR 226
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 78; AR 226
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
7
Merge onto I 57
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 57
8
Take the exit onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
33 mi
·
41 min
·
US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
11
Merge onto I 40; US 65
114 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
I 40; US 65
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
13
Continue on I 49
40 mi
·
40 min
·
I 49
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
15
Turn slight right onto AR 265
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 AR 180
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
20
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South College Avenue
21
Turn right onto East Center Street
147 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
22
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
23
Arrive at 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 159.6 miles from Leachville, AR, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 miles.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.6 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
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 Leachville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Leachville, AR
This is one driving day of about 319.2 miles and 5h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leachville, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 113.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.6 mi from Leachville, AR · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 159.6 miles from Leachville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.9 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.80 one way
$97.59 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $53.52 | $107.05 |
| premium | $4.61 | $57.93 | $115.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $70.92 | $141.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.8 | 1 | $33.52 | $15.32 |
| Efficient EV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.93 | $12.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.7 | 1 | $44.69 | $20.43 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Monday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Haskell, AR
160 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 53m 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 Leachville, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 319.2 miles and takes about 5h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 57, I 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.6 miles from Leachville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.80 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 319.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 52.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 127.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Leachville, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
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