Origin
Mountain Home, AR
Afternoon in Mountain Home on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mountain Home, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
219.6 mi
353 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
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6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Mountain Home to Fayetteville, expect a journey covering 219.8 miles that typically takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. This route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to complete comfortably. You will navigate through local roads including West Race Avenue, North Elm Street, and the West Beebe Capps Expressway to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $30 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a straightforward trek that serves as an efficient way to travel between these two points without the complexity of major interstate travel.
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
109.8 miles from Mountain Home, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous highway cruise, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local roadways for the entire 219.8-mile duration. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on West Race Avenue, the road requires constant engagement rather than long periods of cruise control. You will find that the character of the drive is defined by frequent turns rather than fast, straight stretches. Expect a technical driving experience that keeps you focused on the road ahead as you transition between the various local streets that make up this path.
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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,687 ft
229 ft
Total Climb
1,682 ft
Total Descent
573 ft
Highest Point
1,687 ft
~201.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,458 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28 miles in near US 64.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 219.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 28 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.4 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 215.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
28 mi into trip
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~40m in
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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
28.4 mi into trip
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~40m in
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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
215.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m 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
5
217.9 mi into trip
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~4h 2m in
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AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn right onto AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
218.8 mi into trip
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~4h 4m in
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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 Mountain Home, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
Conway
28 mi in
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~40m
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via US 64
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 113.9 mi | 1h 53m |
| I 49 | 40.3 mi | 40m |
| US 64 | 33 mi | 42m |
| I 57 | 13.5 mi | 13m |
| AR 16 | 10.4 mi | 18m |
| South Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Razorback Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on AR 16
10 mi
·
18 min
·
AR 16
2
Turn left onto AR 16
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Race Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
4
Turn left onto AR 36
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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West Beebe Capps Expressway
5
Turn right onto I 57 Business
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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South Main Street
6
Take the ramp onto I 57 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 Business
7
Merge onto I 57; US 64; US 167
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 57; US 64; US 167
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
Given the 3-hour and 30-minute duration, consider planning for at least one stop to break up the drive and keep yourself refreshed. Since this is a turn-heavy route without highway stretches, leaving during daylight hours is highly recommended to ensure better visibility for navigating local intersections. You have the advantage of flexibility on this trip, allowing you to pace your stops based on your personal comfort rather than strict highway exit intervals. Keep your $30 fuel budget in mind as you depart, as local roads may result in different fuel efficiency than high-speed travel. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the path through West Race Avenue, North Elm Street, and West Beebe Capps Expressway before you head out, as the lack of long highway stretches means fewer signs for major interstates to guide your way.
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 109.8 miles from Mountain Home, AR, or about 2h 12m 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.8 miles or 2h 12m 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 22m
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 Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home, AR
This is one driving day of about 219.6 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mountain Home, 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 109.8 mi from Mountain Home, AR · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 109.8 miles from Mountain Home, 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
$33.57 one way
$67.14 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| premium | $4.61 | $39.86 | $79.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.79 | $97.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.06 | $10.54 |
| Efficient EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.74 | $14.05 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Haskell, AR
110 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
4 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 6m 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 Mountain Home, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 219.6 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, US 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.8 miles from Mountain Home, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.57 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 219.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 28 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.4 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 215.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Mountain Home, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 229 ft to 1,687 ft elevation with about 1,682 ft of total climbing.
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