This 330.9-mile journey from Eudora to Fayetteville, Arkansas, will take you approximately 6 hours and 4 minutes of driving time. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip primarily utilizing US 65 and I-49, with 85% of the route on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $50, making it an economical option for a single-day adventure. Given the duration and highway nature, this route is well-suited for a day trip. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of Arkansas for the entirety of this drive.
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
165.4 miles from Eudora, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
235.3 mi
4h 21m
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
46.7 mi
48m
I 49
40.3 mi
40m
I 30
4.2 mi
5m
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
East Armstrong Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 235.3 mi, about 4h 21m
Traffic on I-530
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~881 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,083
Quietest
2 AM
~65 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 15 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eudora, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
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Start on AR 159
210 ft·5 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn right onto AR 8
0.2 mi·27 sec·East Armstrong Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
12 mi·16 min·US 65
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 65; US 82; US 278
4.7 mi·6 min·US 65; US 82; US 278
5
Continue on US 65; US 278
16 mi·18 min·US 65; US 278
6
Continue on US 65; US 165; US 278
60 mi·1 hr 13 min·US 65; US 165; US 278
7
Continue on US 65; US 425
2.2 mi·3 min·US 65; US 425
8
Continue on I 530; US 65
47 mi·48 min·Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
9
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi·5 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
10
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.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
13
Continue on I 49
40 mi·40 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
15
Turn slight right onto AR 265
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Cato Springs Road
16
Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi·2 min·South Razorback Road
17
Turn right onto AR 180
0.9 mi·2 min·West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi·52 sec·South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
20
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·South College Avenue
21
Turn right onto East Center Street
147 ft·8 sec·East Center Street
22
Turn right
79 ft·5 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a driving time of just over 6 hours, this route is very manageable as a single-day trip. To make the most of it, consider an early morning departure from Eudora to maximize daylight hours. You'll encounter one recommended stop, but with the longest stretch being 235.3 miles on US 65, plan for a break around that point. The estimated fuel cost is $50, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Eudora to avoid unnecessary stops.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.4 miles from Eudora, AR, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 235.3 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 73 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.4 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h
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 Eudora, 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 Eudora, AR
This is one driving day of about 330.9 miles and 6h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Eudora, 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 235.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 330.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 8 / East Armstrong Street
Turn right onto AR 8 / East Armstrong Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 65
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
Navigation decision point
7
145.6 mi into trip|~2h 52m 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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145.9 mi into trip|~2h 53m 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.
6
330.1 mi into trip|~6h 2m in|South School Avenue
Turn left onto South School Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.94 one way
$91.87 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$51.39
$102.79
premium
$4.29
$55.88
$111.75
diesel
$4.80
$62.48
$124.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.3
1
$34.74
$15.88
Efficient EV
82.7
0
$28.95
$13.24
EV Truck/SUV
132.4
1
$46.33
$21.18
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Eudora, AR
Evening
in Eudora on Saturday
Local time
8:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
WSW 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Evening
in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
8:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph19% chanceLive 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
6h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this drive, with 85% of the 330.9 miles covered on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 65, including a long, uninterrupted stretch of 235.3 miles. The route transitions to Wiley A Branton Sr Highway and eventually I-49 as you approach Fayetteville. While largely a high-speed affair, be prepared for the road to transition as you move between these main thoroughfares.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 235.3 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and Wiley A Branton Sr Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 8 / East Armstrong Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 330.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (AR 8 / East Armstrong Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 145.6 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,589 ft131 ft
Total Climb
1,714 ft
Total Descent
443 ft
Highest Point
1,589 ft
~307.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,458 ft
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 Eudora, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 4m. Total distance: 330.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 235.3 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 8 / East Armstrong Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 145.6 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Arkansas Post National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 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.
