If you are planning to travel from Beebe to Fayetteville, expect a journey covering 193.6 miles that typically takes about 2 hours and 57 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $30 for fuel to complete the trek. By utilizing a combination of I-49 North, AR-112, and South Cato Springs Road, you can navigate between these two Southeast Arkansas locations efficiently. While it is a straightforward drive, keep in mind that the transit relies on a mix of larger thoroughfares and local roads, making it a functional connection between the central and northwest parts of the state.
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
96.8 miles from Beebe, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
113.9 mi
1h 53m
I 49
40.3 mi
40m
US 64
32.5 mi
41m
East Center Street
1.8 mi
3m
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
2m
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
I 57 Business
0.6 mi
1m
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beebe, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
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Start on East Center Street
1.8 mi·3 min·East Center Street
2
Continue on I 57 Business
0.6 mi·1 min·I 57 Business
3
Continue on US 64
32 mi·41 min·US 64
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
5
Merge onto I 40; US 65
114 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 40; US 65
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
7
Continue on I 49
40 mi·40 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
9
Turn slight right onto AR 265
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Cato Springs Road
10
Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi·2 min·South Razorback Road
11
Turn right onto AR 180
0.9 mi·2 min·West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi·52 sec·South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
14
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·South College Avenue
15
Turn right onto East Center Street
147 ft·8 sec·East Center Street
16
Turn right
79 ft·5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable three-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete the trip in a single push, but do not hesitate to break up the journey if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $30 estimate assumes standard driving conditions, and traffic patterns on local roads like AR-112 can fluctuate. A specific tip for this route is to stay vigilant when transitioning from the main interstate onto the smaller local roads near your destination, as the change in road speed and layout happens quickly. Having your navigation ready before you exit the highway will make the final leg into Fayetteville much smoother.
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 96.8 miles from Beebe, AR, or about 1h 48m 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 43 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.8 miles or 1h 48m 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 51m
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 Beebe, 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 Beebe, AR
This is one driving day of about 193.5 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Beebe, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 149.2 and 193.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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149.2 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
5
189.9 mi into trip|~3h 22m 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
5
191.9 mi into trip|~3h 26m in|AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn right onto AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
192.8 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|South School Avenue
Turn left onto South School Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
193.5 mi into trip|~3h 29m in|East Center Street
Turn right onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.22 one way
$58.45 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$32.08
$64.16
premium
$4.56
$34.73
$69.46
diesel
$5.61
$42.72
$85.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.1
0
$20.32
$9.29
Efficient EV
48.4
0
$16.93
$7.74
EV Truck/SUV
77.4
0
$27.09
$12.38
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Beebe, AR
Morning
in Beebe on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Morning
in Fayetteville on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Sunny
N 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
80°F
Delaware, AR
97 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
17 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 30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a shift in driving style as you move away from the interstate and onto more technical local stretches. The route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring you to stay alert through winding sections rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind. With zero percent of the trip strictly locked to a single highway classification, you will experience a dynamic transition in road quality and geometry. Navigating through AR-112 and South Cato Springs Road adds a bit of personality to the trip, contrasting sharply with the faster-paced segments of I-49 North. Be prepared to shift gears frequently as the road environment evolves throughout your nearly three-hour transit.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 149.2 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 149.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 189.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 191.9 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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 149.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 189.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 191.9 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Fayetteville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
