Origin
West Crossett, AR
Afternoon in West Crossett on Monday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Crossett, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Drive Time
5h 45m
Distance
321 mi
517 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 32m
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6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Crossett, AR
Aziz Abdulrahman
Trip Overview
The drive from West Crossett, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 321 miles and takes about 5h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 65, US 425, I 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 141 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.07 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
160.5 miles from West Crossett, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 45m highway drive covering 321 miles, with most of the trip on US 65 and US 425. The longest continuous stretch is about 141 miles on US 65.
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.
US 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 141 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US 425. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 87.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 321 miles you will encounter 13 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 87.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.7 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
87.1 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 530 North, US 65 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North
7
135.7 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
6
135.9 mi into trip
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~2h 34m in
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US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
317.3 mi into trip
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~5h 37m 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
320.2 mi into trip
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~5h 43m 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 West Crossett, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
135.7 mi in
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~2h 33m
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via US 65
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 141 mi | 2h 22m |
| US 425 | 41.4 mi | 49m |
| I 49 | 40.3 mi | 40m |
| Wiley A Branton Sr Highway | 26.9 mi | 28m |
| Highway 530 | 23.4 mi | 27m |
| US 82 | 20.6 mi | 24m |
| I 530 | 16.8 mi | 16m |
| I 30 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 141 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Crossett, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on US 82
10 mi
·
11 min
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US 82
2
Turn left onto US 82; US 425
10 mi
·
12 min
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US 82; US 425
3
Continue on US 425; AR 8
41 mi
·
49 min
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US 425; AR 8
4
Turn left onto AR 11
1.7 mi
·
1 min
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Highway 11
5
Turn right onto AR 530
23 mi
·
27 min
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Highway 530
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North
7
Merge onto I 530; US 63; US 65; US 79
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
8
Continue on I 530; US 65
17 mi
·
16 min
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I 530; US 65
9
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 65
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
141 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
13
Continue on I 49
40 mi
·
40 min
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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
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South Cato Springs Road
16
Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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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
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South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
20
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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South College Avenue
21
Turn right onto East Center Street
147 ft
·
8 sec
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East Center Street
22
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
23
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 160.5 miles from West Crossett, AR, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.5 miles or 2h 59m 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 42m
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 West Crossett, 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 West Crossett, AR
This is one driving day of about 321 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Crossett, 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 US 65 for about 141 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.5 mi from West Crossett, AR · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 160.5 miles from West Crossett, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141 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
$49.07 one way
$98.15 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $53.82 | $107.65 |
| premium | $4.61 | $58.26 | $116.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.32 | $142.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.3 | 1 | $33.71 | $15.41 |
| Efficient EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.09 | $12.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.4 | 1 | $44.94 | $20.54 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Monday
Local time
12:31 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
8 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 45m 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 West Crossett, AR to Fayetteville, AR covers 321 miles and takes about 5h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 65, US 425, I 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.5 miles from West Crossett, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.07 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 321 miles you will encounter 13 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 87.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.7 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from West Crossett, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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