Trip from Redfield, AR to Fayetteville, AR

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

210.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Redfield, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 210.6 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sheridan Road, I 40 West, I 49 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.61 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

105.3 miles from Redfield, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 13m drive with frequent turns across 210.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Sheridan Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sheridan Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 49 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
AR 112	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Cato Springs Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Razorback Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
South School Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Sheridan Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redfield, AR and Fayetteville, AR.

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Start on Southeast Railroad Street

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Turn left onto Sheridan Road

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Take the ramp right

4

Merge slight left

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

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Keep slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

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Continue straight

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Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, AR 265

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Turn slight right onto South Cato Springs Road

12

Continue on South Razorback Road

13

Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

14

Turn left onto South School Avenue

15

Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

16

Continue on South College Avenue

17

Turn right onto East Center Street

18

Turn right

19

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 105.3 miles from Redfield, AR, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 13m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 105.3 miles or 1h 36m 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 38m

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 Redfield, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Redfield, AR

This is one driving day of about 210.6 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Redfield, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Haskell, AR

105 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.3 mi from Redfield, AR

Texarkana, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Haskell, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.3 miles from Redfield, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$28.61	$57.21
midgrade	$3.85	$31.92	$63.84
premium	$4.15	$34.41	$68.82
diesel	$3.75	$31.09	$62.19

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Redfield, AR

Late night in Redfield on Saturday

Local time

2:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, AR

Late night in Fayetteville on Saturday

Local time

2:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof 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

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 13m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Redfield, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 210.6 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sheridan Road, I 40 West, I 49 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.3 miles from Redfield, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.61 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.