Origin
Little Rock, AR
Afternoon in Little Rock on Monday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
188.3 mi
303 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
18 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Little Rock, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 188.3 miles and takes about 3h 18m 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 49, Pike Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 139.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.14 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.1 miles from Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 18m highway drive covering 188.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 139.1 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 26 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 139.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near State Capitol.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 18m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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State Capitol
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
4.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 40; US 65
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
184.6 mi into trip
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~3h 11m 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
187.5 mi into trip
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~3h 17m in
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South School Avenue
Turn left onto South School Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 139.1 mi | 2h 19m |
| I 49 | 40.3 mi | 40m |
| Pike Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Razorback Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West 7th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mac Arthur Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 139.1 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on this road
385 ft
·
35 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
361 ft
·
16 sec
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State Capitol
3
Continue on State Capitol
528 ft
·
23 sec
·
State Capitol
4
Turn left onto Capitol Mall
116 ft
·
7 sec
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Capitol Mall
5
Turn right onto State Capitol
387 ft
·
22 sec
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State Capitol
6
Turn left onto West 7th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Street
7
Turn left onto US 70
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Broadway Street
8
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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Broadway Bridge
9
Turn left onto AR 365
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Broadway Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Pike Avenue
22 ft
·
0 sec
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Pike Avenue
11
Continue on Pike Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on AR 365
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mac Arthur Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 40; US 65
139 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
·
I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
16
Continue on I 49
40 mi
·
40 min
·
I 49
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
18
Turn slight right onto AR 265
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Cato Springs Road
19
Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Razorback Road
20
Turn right onto AR 180
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
23
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South College Avenue
24
Turn right onto East Center Street
147 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
25
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
26
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 94.1 miles from Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.1 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.1 miles or 1h 39m 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 40m
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 Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, AR
This is one driving day of about 188.3 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Little Rock, 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 139.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.1 mi from Little Rock, AR · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 94.1 miles from Little Rock, 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 139.1 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
$29.14 one way
$58.28 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $31.96 | $63.92 |
| premium | $4.61 | $34.59 | $69.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.34 | $84.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger
North Little Rock, AR
Tesla
16 DCFC
Lewis Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Conway, AR
Tesla
12 DCFC
Harps - Tesla Supercharger
Alma, AR
Tesla
12 DCFC
Workman's Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Ozark, AR
Tesla
8 DCFC
Gwatney Buick GMC
North Little Rock, AR
Blink Network
4 DCFC
Smith Ford
Conway, AR
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Cogswell Motors
Russellville, AR
EV Connect
4 DCFC
Walmart 66 (Clarksville, AR)
Clarksville, AR
Electrify America
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 7
Tesla: 4
EV Connect: 2
Blink Network: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Electrify America: 1
NOODOE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.77 | $9.04 |
| Efficient EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.48 | $7.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.3 | 0 | $26.36 | $12.05 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Monday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Haskell, AR
94 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
3h 18m 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 Little Rock, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 188.3 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, Pike Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.1 miles from Little Rock, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.79 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 18m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Little Rock, AR to Fayetteville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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