This 319.4-mile journey from Crossett to Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 5 hours and 43 minutes of driving time. With 87% of the route on highways, it's a straightforward drive primarily utilizing US 65 and I-49. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of Arkansas throughout this trip. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $48, making it an economical option for a single-day adventure. Given the duration and highway focus, this route is well-suited for completion in one day, allowing for a single planned stop.
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
159.7 miles from Crossett, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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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
I 530
16.8 mi
16m
US 82
10.3 mi
12m
Unity Road
7.8 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 141 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crossett, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
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Start on AR 133
0.5 mi·57 sec·Main Street
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At end of road, turn right onto US 82; AR 133
0.5 mi·36 sec·East 1st Avenue
3
Continue on US 82
7.8 mi·8 min·Unity Road
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Turn left onto US 82; US 425
10 mi·12 min·US 82; US 425
5
Continue on US 425; AR 8
41 mi·49 min·US 425; AR 8
6
Turn left onto AR 11
1.7 mi·1 min·Highway 11
7
Turn right onto AR 530
23 mi·27 min·Highway 530
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·38 sec
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North
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Merge onto I 530; US 63; US 65; US 79
27 mi·28 min·Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Continue on I 530; US 65
17 mi·16 min·I 530; US 65
11
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi·5 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 65
Exit 143AToward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
141 mi·2 hr 22 min·US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
15
Continue on I 49
40 mi·40 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
17
Turn slight right onto AR 265
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Cato Springs Road
18
Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi·2 min·South Razorback Road
19
Turn right onto AR 180
0.9 mi·2 min·West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi·52 sec·South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
22
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·South College Avenue
23
Turn right onto East Center Street
147 ft·8 sec·East Center Street
24
Turn right
79 ft·5 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 43-minute drive, starting early in the morning from Crossett will give you ample daylight to reach Fayetteville. With a 319.4-mile distance, planning for one stop around the halfway point is advisable for fuel and a quick break. The estimated fuel cost of $48 is manageable, but it's always good to keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the 141-mile stretch on US 65. Flexibility is key on this primarily highway route; you can adjust your stop timing based on your needs.
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 159.7 miles from Crossett, AR, or about 2h 58m 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 70 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.7 miles or 2h 58m 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 41m
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 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 Crossett, AR
This is one driving day of about 319.4 miles and 5h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 318.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~0m in|US 82; AR 133 / East 1st Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 82; AR 133 / East 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
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85.6 mi into trip|~1h 41m 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
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134.1 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|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...
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134.4 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|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.
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318.7 mi into trip|~5h 42m in|South School Avenue
Turn left onto South School Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.24 one way
$96.47 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg112 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$52.95
$105.90
premium
$4.56
$57.33
$114.66
diesel
$5.61
$70.52
$141.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95.8
1
$33.54
$15.33
Efficient EV
79.9
0
$27.95
$12.78
EV Truck/SUV
127.8
1
$44.72
$20.44
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% 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
Crossett, AR
Evening
in Crossett on Saturday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
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
5h 43m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 319.4-mile route, with 87% of your travel occurring on main roads like US 65 and I-49. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 141 miles on US 65, offering a consistent pace. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads, allowing you to cover ground steadily. While primarily highway, be prepared for potential transitions as you navigate between these major thoroughfares.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 141 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US 425. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 82; AR 133 / East 1st Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 319.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.5 miles (US 82; AR 133 / East 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 85.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.1 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Crossett, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
134.1 mi in|~2h 32m|via US 65
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 43m. Total distance: 319.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 141 miles on US 65. 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 0.5 miles (US 82; AR 133 / East 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 85.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.1 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 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.
