Origin
Piggott, AR
Night in Piggott on Sunday
Local time
11:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piggott, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Drive Time
5h 18m
Distance
273.6 mi
440 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 5m
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6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 25m
3 PM
5h 29m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Piggott, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 273.6 miles and takes about 5h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, North 3rd Avenue, West Jackson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.83 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
136.8 miles from Piggott, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 18m drive with frequent turns across 273.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 18m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Piggott, AR to Fayetteville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 3rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Scurlock Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Missouri Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Bettis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piggott, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on the route
197 ft
·
17 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North 3rd Avenue
4
Exit the roundabout onto West Jackson Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Jackson Street
5
Turn straight onto North Scurlock Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Scurlock Avenue
6
Exit the roundabout onto West North Street
25 mi
·
37 min
·
West North Street
7
Turn right onto South Missouri Avenue
354 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Missouri Avenue
8
Turn left onto West Main Street
27 mi
·
30 min
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on South Bettis Street
13 mi
·
14 min
·
South Bettis Street
10
Continue on West 3rd Street
20 mi
·
29 min
·
West 3rd Street
11
Turn right
436 ft
·
6 sec
12
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue straight
413 ft
·
14 sec
14
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
15
Take the exit slight right
364 ft
·
10 sec
16
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
17
Continue on T & C Boulevard
50 mi
·
56 min
·
T & C Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
331 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shield-Hopper Highway
19
Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shied-Hopper Bypass
20
Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Shield-Hopper Bypass
21
Turn right
23 mi
·
25 min
22
At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi
·
11 min
23
Take the exit slight right
5.0 mi
·
7 min
24
Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi
·
8 min
25
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
26
Turn left
40 mi
·
46 min
27
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
28
Turn slight left
19 mi
·
30 min
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lafayette Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lafayette Street
30
Turn left onto North College Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North College Avenue
31
Turn left onto East Center Street
148 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
32
Turn right
79 ft
·
6 sec
33
Arrive at your 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 136.8 miles from Piggott, AR, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.8 miles or 2h 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 4h 20m
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 Piggott, 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 Piggott, AR
This is one driving day of about 273.6 miles and 5h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Piggott, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.8 mi from Piggott, AR · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 136.8 miles from Piggott, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fayetteville, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.83 one way
$83.65 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $45.88 | $91.75 |
| premium | $4.61 | $49.66 | $99.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.78 | $121.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.73 | $13.13 |
| Efficient EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.94 | $10.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.30 | $17.51 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Night in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
11:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5h 18m 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 Piggott, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 273.6 miles and takes about 5h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, North 3rd Avenue, West Jackson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.8 miles from Piggott, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.83 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 is a straightforward 5h 18m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Piggott, AR to Fayetteville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Piggott, AR to Fayetteville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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