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Trip from Dover, AR to Fayetteville, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

119.6 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m

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

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city in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

Dover, AR

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Trip Overview

This 119.6-mile journey from Dover to Fayetteville, Arkansas, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes. Primarily utilizing Interstates 40 and 49, with a brief stint on Market Street, this route is heavily highway-focused at 91% interstate share. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $18, making it an economical option for a quick getaway or a segment of a larger regional exploration within Southeast Arkansas. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

59.8 miles from Dover, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 68.2 mi 1h 8m
I 49 40.3 mi 40m
Market Street 4.1 mi 6m
North Arkansas Avenue 2.7 mi 4m
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
Longest stretch: I 40 — 68.2 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 7

4.1 mi · 6 min · Market Street
2

Continue on AR 7

2.7 mi · 4 min · North Arkansas Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 81 Toward I-40
4

Merge onto I 40

68 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 40
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
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

With a total duration of just over 2 hours, this 119.6-mile drive from Dover to Fayetteville offers considerable flexibility. You can easily complete this trip in one day without needing an overnight stop, and the $18 fuel cost makes it budget-friendly. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your time in Fayetteville, or leave later to enjoy a relaxed start in Dover. Since it's not an excessively long drive, you won't need to plan for frequent, lengthy stops; however, keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 68.2-mile stretch on I-40 where services might be less frequent than in more urban areas.

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 59.8 miles from Dover, AR, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.2 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 26 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 42m

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 Dover, 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 Dover, AR

This is one driving day of about 119.6 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Dover, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 68.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

highland region in central-southern United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ozark, AR

60 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

Clarksville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ozark, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.8 miles from Dover, 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 68.2 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clarksville, Arkansas

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 37min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

1.9 mi

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Inexpensiv

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

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 6.8 and 119.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I-40

Navigation decision point

Exit 81 Toward I-40
5
115.9 mi into trip | ~2h 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
118 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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
118.9 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | South School Avenue

Turn left onto South School Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
119.6 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | East Center Street

Turn right onto East Center Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.06 one way

$36.12 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $19.83 $39.66
premium $4.56 $21.47 $42.93
diesel $5.61 $26.41 $52.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.9 0 $12.56 $5.74
Efficient EV 29.9 0 $10.46 $4.78
EV Truck/SUV 47.8 0 $16.74 $7.65

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 20, 2026

Origin

Dover, AR

Morning in Dover on Tuesday

Local time

8:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, AR

Morning in Fayetteville on Tuesday

Local time

8:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Ozark, AR

60 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

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

2h 7m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 119.6-mile trip. With 91% of the route on interstates, you'll experience long stretches of efficient travel, including a significant 68.2-mile segment on I-40. This means consistent speeds and a straightforward navigation experience for much of the journey. While the primary character is that of a highway drive, the transition between major interstates and local roads like Market Street at the end offers a slight shift in pace before reaching your destination.

91% 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: 68.2 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 6.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 7m 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 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

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 2h 7m. Total distance: 119.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 68.2 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 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118 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.

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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