Augusta, AR to Fayetteville, AR is 232.1 miles and takes about 4h 14m via I 40, US 64, and I 49, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the same region. Given that it's a 1-day drive, it’s a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making for a predictable and efficient transit.
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
116 miles from Augusta, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
113.9 mi
1h 53m
US 64
60 mi
1h 10m
I 49
40.3 mi
40m
United States Highway 64
9.5 mi
14m
Shell Street
3 mi
4m
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
2m
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
South 3rd Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
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Start on AR 33B
0.5 mi·54 sec·South 3rd Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 64B; AR 33B
0.1 mi·13 sec·Magnolia
3
Continue on US 64B; AR 33B
0.3 mi·32 sec·North 5th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
3.0 mi·4 min·Shell Street
5
Continue on US 64
9.5 mi·14 min·United States Highway 64
6
Take the exit onto US 64
27 mi·27 min·US 64
7
Take the exit onto US 64
0.4 mi·49 sec·US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
33 mi·41 min·US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
10
Merge onto I 40; US 65
114 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 40; US 65
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
12
Continue on I 49
40 mi·40 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
14
Turn slight right onto AR 265
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Cato Springs Road
15
Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi·2 min·South Razorback Road
16
Turn right onto AR 180
0.9 mi·2 min·West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi·52 sec·South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
19
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·South College Avenue
20
Turn right onto East Center Street
147 ft·8 sec·East Center Street
21
Turn right
79 ft·5 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility with stops, but consider planning one break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 113.9 miles on I 40, as services can sometimes be spaced out on interstates. Your estimated fuel cost is $34, so budget accordingly before you depart from Augusta.
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 116 miles from Augusta, AR, or about 2h 14m 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 51 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116 miles or 2h 14m 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 28m
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 Augusta, 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 Augusta, AR
This is one driving day of about 232.1 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Augusta, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 231.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|US 64 / Shell Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 64 / Shell Street
Navigation decision point
5
40.5 mi into trip|~48m in|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
40.9 mi into trip|~49m in|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
228.4 mi into trip|~4h 6m 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
231.4 mi into trip|~4h 12m in|South School Avenue
Turn left onto South School Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.13 one way
$72.26 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$39.83
$79.66
premium
$4.71
$43.05
$86.10
diesel
$6.18
$56.46
$112.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.6
0
$24.37
$11.14
Efficient EV
58
0
$20.31
$9.28
EV Truck/SUV
92.8
1
$32.49
$14.85
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Augusta, AR
Morning
in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
E 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Morning
in Fayetteville on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
83°F
London, AR
116 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
2 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 14m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Nearly all of this trip, 96%, is on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 113.9 miles on I 40 before potentially transitioning to other roads. Expect a consistent, high-speed driving environment for the majority of your travel time. The extensive highway usage means you'll likely encounter a steady stream of exits and services.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 64. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 64 / Shell Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 232.1 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 0.9 miles (US 64 / Shell Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,507 ft218 ft
Total Climb
1,414 ft
Total Descent
225 ft
Highest Point
1,507 ft
~215.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,289 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Augusta, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
Fayetteville is a city of 87,000 people (2018) in the Ozarks and the Ozarks Region of Arkansas.
It is home for the main campus of the University of Arkansas, and has many characteristics of a college town, including many bars, restaurants and specialty stores. It serves as a regional hub for live music and performances, with several venues. Fayetteville is also part of the booming Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers-Bentonville metropolitan area in Northwest Arkansas, and has experienced dramatic growth since the 1990s.
Fayetteville's core area of interest centers around the historic downtown square and Dickson Street, which runs between Highway 71B (also known as College Avenue) and the University of Arkansas campus, and is the "main drag" for restaurants and bars.
Top landmarks
•Campus of the University of Arkansas — College campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
•Chi Omega Greek Theatre — outdoor theater on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas
•Fayetteville Confederate Cemetery — military cemetery in Arkansas
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 232.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 64 / Shell Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.5 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.9 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Fayetteville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
