Origin
Pea Ridge, AR
Night in Pea Ridge on Thursday
Local time
9:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pea Ridge, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pea Ridge, AR
The Traveling Photo Experiment
Trip Overview
The drive from Pea Ridge, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 33.8 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, State Highway 72, North College Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 33.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 49 and State Highway 72. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.4 miles on I 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and State Highway 72. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles (AR 112): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 67A-B
Toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Ex...
8
28.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AR 112
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 67A
Toward AR 112
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
AR 112
Turn right onto AR 112
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
30.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
North Gregg Avenue
Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
31 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
West Township Street
Turn left onto West Township Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 72 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| North College Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Slack Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Curtis Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Drake Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Gregg Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 20.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on North Curtis Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Curtis Avenue
2
Turn right onto AR 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Slack Street
3
Continue on AR 72
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 72
4
Continue on AR 72
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
6
Merge onto I 49; US 71
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 49; US 71
7
Continue on I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 67A-B
Toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Expressway
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward AR 112
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn right onto AR 112
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
AR 112
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto West Drake Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Drake Street
12
Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Gregg Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto West Township Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Township Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North College Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North College Avenue
15
Turn left onto East Center Street
147 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
16
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Pea Ridge, AR · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Pea Ridge, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fayetteville, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fayetteville, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Night in Fayetteville on Thursday
Local time
9:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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 Pea Ridge, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 33.8 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, State Highway 72, North College 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 16.9 miles from Pea Ridge, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.10 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles (AR 112): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pea Ridge, AR to Fayetteville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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