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Trip from Dumas, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
273.2 mi
440 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
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6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dumas, AR
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Fayetteville, AR
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Trip Overview
Dumas to Fayetteville is 273 miles and takes about 4 hours 51 minutes via US 65 and I-49, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region toward the Northwest. With 98% of the drive on highways, expect a predominantly efficient travel experience. Given the relatively short duration and single recommended day, this route is well-suited for a direct trip without needing an overnight 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
136.6 miles from Dumas, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 227.1 mi | 3h 59m |
| I 49 | 40.3 mi | 40m |
| South Razorback Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Outer Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Nelson Hackett Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Cato Springs Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 227.1 mi, about 3h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dumas, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.2 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto AR 159
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Outer Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
86 mi
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1 hr 36 min
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US 65
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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US 65
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
141 mi
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2 hr 22 min
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US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
7
Continue on I 49
40 mi
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40 min
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I 49
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
9
Turn slight right onto AR 265
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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South Cato Springs Road
10
Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
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2 min
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South Razorback Road
11
Turn right onto AR 180
0.9 mi
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2 min
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West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
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52 sec
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South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
14
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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South College Avenue
15
Turn right onto East Center Street
147 ft
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8 sec
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East Center Street
16
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 4 hour 51 minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. While the drive is manageable in a single day, plan for at least one brief stop to stretch your legs. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 227.1 miles on US 65, so be mindful of your fuel levels before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, it’s an economical trip. The flexibility of a single-day drive means you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 136.6 miles from Dumas, AR, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 227.1 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 60 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.6 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 57m
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 Dumas, 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 Dumas, AR
This is one driving day of about 273.2 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Dumas, 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 227.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.6 miles from Dumas, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 227.1 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.
Ozark Rest Area – Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Ozark Rest Area - Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Big Piney Rest Area – Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Tobo's 66 Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Big Piney Rest Area - Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 272.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 65
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
Navigation decision point
7
87.9 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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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...
6
88.2 mi into trip
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~1h 40m in
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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.
5
269.5 mi into trip
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~4h 43m 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
272.5 mi into trip
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~4h 49m in
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South School Avenue
Turn left onto South School Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.93 one way
$75.85 round trip
$3.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $42.43 | $84.86 |
| premium | $4.29 | $46.13 | $92.26 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $51.59 | $103.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82 | 1 | $28.69 | $13.11 |
| Efficient EV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.91 | $10.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.3 | 1 | $38.25 | $17.48 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Origin
Dumas, AR
Late night in Dumas on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 10:48PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Late night in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 10:48PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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
4h 51m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Arkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversi...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 98% of the 273 miles on major roads. You'll experience a long, continuous stretch of 227.1 miles on US 65 before transitioning. The majority of your time will be spent on high-speed roads, with a brief segment on South Razorback Road likely marking the end of the highway portion as you approach your destination. Expect a steady flow of traffic and frequent exits on the interstate sections.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 227.1 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 49. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 65.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 273.2 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 1.8 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 87.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.2 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,610 ft
166 ft
Total Climb
1,656 ft
Total Descent
415 ft
Highest Point
1,610 ft
~253.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,443 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 Dumas, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
87.9 mi in
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~1h 39m
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via US 65
About the Cities
Starting in Dumas, AR
Full guide →Dumas is a small city in the Delta region of Arkansas.
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.
Top landmarks
- • Campus of the University of Arkansas — College campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
- • Chi Omega Greek Theatre — outdoor theater on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas
- • Fayetteville Confederate Cemetery — military cemetery in Arkansas
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 4h 51m. Total distance: 273.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 227.1 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1.8 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 87.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.2 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Arkansas Post National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Fayetteville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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