Origin
Booneville, AR
Late night in Booneville on Tuesday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Booneville, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
93.2 mi
150 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Booneville, AR
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Trip Overview
Booneville to Fayetteville is 93.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 56 minutes via I 49 and US 71, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. The route is predominantly highway, making for a straightforward drive. With its short distance and clear path, this is a good option if you need to get between these two points efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.6 miles from Booneville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 40.3 mi | 40m |
| US 71 | 24.8 mi | 31m |
| East Main Street | 23.7 mi | 35m |
| South Razorback Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Nelson Hackett Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Cato Springs Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South College Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 40.3 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Booneville, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on AR 10
24 mi
·
35 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 71
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
US 71
3
Take the exit onto US 71
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 71
Toward 540 North
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 71
Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 49
40 mi
·
40 min
·
I 49
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
8
Turn slight right onto AR 265
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Cato Springs Road
9
Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Razorback Road
10
Turn right onto AR 180
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
13
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South College Avenue
14
Turn right onto East Center Street
147 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
15
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a drive that can easily be completed in under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving Booneville in the morning allows you to arrive in Fayetteville with plenty of time to spare. There are no specific stops recommended on this route, so you can decide on the fly if you need a break. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, keep your tank topped off, especially before starting the 40.3-mile stretch on I 49.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.6 miles from Booneville, AR, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.3 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.6 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Booneville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Booneville, AR
This is one driving day of about 93.2 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Booneville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 49 for about 40.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.6 miles from Booneville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 43.9 and 92.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
6
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
5
89.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m 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
91.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m 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
92.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
|
South School Avenue
Turn left onto South School Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.08 one way
$28.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.96 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Late night in Fayetteville on Tuesday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
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
1h 56m 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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 70% of the 93.2 miles on I 49. You'll experience a solid stretch of 40.3 miles on I 49 before transitioning. Expect to be on surface roads for the remaining portion, likely beginning around where I 49 ends and US 71 begins. The highway driving means you'll encounter fewer intersections for a significant part of the trip.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.3 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and US 71. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 43.9 miles in near US 71.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 93.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 43.9 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,597 ft
415 ft
Total Climb
1,649 ft
Total Descent
744 ft
Highest Point
1,597 ft
~79.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,182 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Booneville, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
43.9 mi in
|
~1h 2m
|
via US 71
About the Cities
Arriving in Fayetteville, AR
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 93.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.3 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fayetteville, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 43.9 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fayetteville, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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