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Trip from Caraway, AR to Fayetteville, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 49m

Distance

313.9 mi

505 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 37m ★
6 AM
5h 50m
8 AM
6h 16m
10 AM
5h 59m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 15m
8 PM
5h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Caraway, AR, AR

Caraway, AR

Patrick

Trip Overview

This 313.9-mile journey from Caraway, Arkansas, to Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a straightforward drive that can be comfortably completed in about 5 hours and 49 minutes. Primarily utilizing major interstates, this route is well-suited for a single day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. With an estimated fuel cost of $47, it's an economical option for exploring more of Arkansas. The drive remains within the Southeast region, offering a consistent travel experience throughout. Expect a highway-focused trip with minimal detours.

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

156.9 miles from Caraway, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 113.9 mi 1h 53m
I 57 74.5 mi 1h 16m
I 49 40.3 mi 40m
US 64 33 mi 42m
Highway 18 19.4 mi 28m
US 78 12.5 mi 14m
Southwest Drive 7.4 mi 8m
East State Street 5.7 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 158

5.7 mi · 10 min · East State Street
2

Continue on AR 135

2.2 mi · 3 min · AR 135
3

Turn left onto AR 135

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West Rogers
4

Turn left onto US 78; AR 18

19 mi · 28 min · Highway 18
5

Turn left onto AR 18

7.4 mi · 8 min · Southwest Drive
6

Continue on US 78; AR 226

13 mi · 14 min · US 78; AR 226
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
8

Merge onto I 57

75 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 57
9

Take the exit onto US 64

0.4 mi · 49 sec · US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64

33 mi · 41 min · US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
12

Merge onto I 40; US 65

114 mi · 1 hr 53 min · I 40; US 65
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
14

Continue on I 49

40 mi · 40 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
16

Turn slight right onto AR 265

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road
17

Continue on South Razorback Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Razorback Road
18

Turn right onto AR 180

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto South School Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

0.4 mi · 52 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
21

Continue on South College Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South College Avenue
22

Turn right onto East Center Street

147 ft · 8 sec · East Center Street
23

Turn right

79 ft · 5 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour 49-minute duration, an early morning departure from Caraway is recommended to maximize your daylight hours in Fayetteville. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel; the 113.9-mile stretch on I-40 is a good place to break up the drive. The fuel cost is estimated at $47, so factor that into your budget. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in your pacing, but paying attention to the transitions between I-57, I-40, and I-49 will help you navigate smoothly.

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 156.9 miles from Caraway, AR, or about 3h 8m 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 69 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 156.9 miles or 3h 8m 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 48m

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 Caraway, 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 Caraway, AR

This is one driving day of about 313.9 miles and 5h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Caraway, 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.

Downtown Vilonia, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vilonia, AR

157 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.

Popular next leg

Vilonia, AR to Fayetteville, AR

171 mi · 3h 1m

Pacing Suggestions

McCrory, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.9 miles from Caraway, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.9 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 201.8

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport, Arkansas

0.8 mi

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clarksville, Arkansas

3 mi

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 201.8

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.3

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18705234600

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 224.2

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 22.4

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709316433

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 201.8

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 22.4

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18709728880

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 313.9

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour Inexpensiv mile 22.4

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709357850

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 67.3

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 156.9

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 156.9

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 67.3

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 22.4

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 22.4

Jonesboro, Arkansas

+18668167584

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 47.4 and 313.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
47.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
122.3 mi into trip | ~2h 23m 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
122.7 mi into trip | ~2h 24m 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
310.2 mi into trip | ~5h 41m 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
313.2 mi into trip | ~5h 47m in | South School Avenue

Turn left onto South School Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.41 one way

$94.81 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $52.04 $104.08
premium $4.56 $56.34 $112.68
diesel $5.61 $69.31 $138.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 94.2 1 $32.96 $15.07
Efficient EV 78.5 0 $27.47 $12.56
EV Truck/SUV 125.6 1 $43.95 $20.09

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Caraway, AR

Evening in Caraway on Saturday

Local time

8:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, AR

Evening in Fayetteville on Saturday

Local time

8:30 PM

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

5 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 49m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Your drive will be predominantly on interstates, with 94% of the 313.9 miles being highway travel. This means you'll experience mostly high-speed cruising, making good time on stretches like the longest uninterrupted segment of 113.9 miles on I-40. While the profile is highway-focused, the shift between I-57, I-40, and I-49 will provide subtle changes in scenery and traffic patterns as you progress westward. Expect a consistent driving rhythm for much of the trip, ideal for covering distance efficiently.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 57. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 47.4 miles in.

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 313.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 122.3 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.7 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Caraway, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.

Conway

122.3 mi in | ~2h 23m | via US 64

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 49m. Total distance: 313.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). 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.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 122.3 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.7 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fayetteville, AR before the return drive.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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