This 138.6-mile journey from Danville, AR to Fayetteville, AR is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 37 minutes. With 89% of the drive on highways, it’s a straightforward route primarily utilizing I-40 and I-49, with a short segment on AR-27. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $21. Given its efficiency and duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Arkansas.
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
69.3 miles from Danville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
64.8 mi
1h 4m
I 49
40.3 mi
40m
AR 27
18.1 mi
27m
Union Street
4.9 mi
5m
West Main Street
4.6 mi
7m
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
2m
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 64.8 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
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Start on AR 27
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Turn right onto AR 27
6.1 mi·10 min·AR 27
3
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·26 sec·this road
4
Continue on AR 27
12 mi·16 min·AR 27
5
Turn sharp left onto AR 7
205 ft·12 sec·North State Highway 7
6
Continue on AR 22
374 ft·9 sec·AR 22
7
Turn right onto AR 7
4.9 mi·5 min·Union Street
8
Turn left onto US 64
3.1 mi·4 min·West Main Street
9
Continue on US 64
1.5 mi·2 min·West Main Street
10
Turn right onto Mission Road
0.2 mi·22 sec·Mission Road
11
Continue on Lakewood Drive
367 ft·9 sec·Lakewood Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 78Toward I-40
13
Merge onto I 40
65 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 40
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 2 hour and 37 minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your time in Fayetteville. With only one recommended stop and a significant portion on interstates, you can easily cover the 138.6 miles without feeling rushed. The $21 fuel cost is relatively low, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Danville to avoid any unnecessary detours. Keep an eye on your GPS as you transition between I-40, AR-27, and I-49 to ensure you’re on the most efficient path.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.3 miles from Danville, AR, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 30 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.3 miles or 1h 23m 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 8m
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 Danville, 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 Danville, AR
This is one driving day of about 138.6 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Danville, 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 64.8 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 29.1 and 138.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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29.1 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the ramp toward I-40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 78
Toward I-40
5
134.9 mi into trip|~2h 29m 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
137 mi into trip|~2h 33m 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.
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137.9 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|South School Avenue
Turn left onto South School Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
138.5 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|East Center Street
Turn right onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.93 one way
$41.86 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.98
$45.96
premium
$4.56
$24.88
$49.75
diesel
$5.61
$30.60
$61.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.6
0
$14.55
$6.65
Efficient EV
34.7
0
$12.13
$5.54
EV Truck/SUV
55.4
0
$19.40
$8.87
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Danville, AR
Late night
in Danville on Sunday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Late night
in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Clarksville, AR
69 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
4 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
2h 37m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a primarily highway-focused drive, with the majority of your 138.6 miles spent on interstates. You'll experience 64.8 miles on I-40 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, offering a consistent pace. While largely interstate, a portion of AR-27 introduces a different road personality before you rejoin the faster highways. The 89% highway share means you'll be covering ground efficiently, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops compared to a purely scenic byway.
89% 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: 64.8 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 29.1 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 2h 37m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 134.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 138.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 64.8 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 29.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 134.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fayetteville, AR before heading back.
