Origin
Eureka Springs, AR
Night in Eureka Springs on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eureka Springs, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eureka Springs, AR
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Trip Overview
Eureka Springs to Fayetteville is 45.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via AR 45, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop keeps you within Arkansas's Southeast region, offering a straightforward journey between two points. The drive is mostly on state highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transition. You'll find the route provides a practical way to connect these two destinations without a significant time commitment. Consider this trip for a simple relocation or as part of a larger exploration of the Ozarks.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 45 | 22.5 mi | 36m |
| Van Buren Street | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Clifty Highway | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| AR 295 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| US 412 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| East Van Buren Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Huntsville Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 45
— 22.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eureka Springs, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on 1st Street
106 ft
·
12 sec
·
1st Street
2
Turn left
116 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto AR 23
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Keep slight left at fork
67 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn left onto US 62
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kings Highway
6
Continue on US 62; AR 23
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Van Buren Street
7
Turn right onto AR 23
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Huntsville Road
8
Continue on AR 23
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Van Buren Street
9
Turn right onto AR 12
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Clifty Highway
10
Turn left onto AR 45
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
AR 45
11
Turn right onto US 412
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 412
12
Turn left onto AR 295
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
AR 295
13
Turn right onto AR 45
16 mi
·
25 min
·
AR 45
14
At end of road, turn right onto AR 45
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lafayette Street
15
Turn left onto North College Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North College Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto East Center Street
147 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
17
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Eureka Springs, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 23 / North Main Street
Turn left onto AR 23 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 62 / Kings Highway
Turn left onto US 62 / Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
6
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
North College Avenue
Turn left onto North College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.84 one way
$13.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Night in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Huntsville, AR
23 mi in
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
2 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
1h 14m 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?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 59% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Van Buren Street and Clifty Highway, but the longest uninterrupted segment is 22.5 miles along AR 45. Expect a blend of potentially faster-paced highway driving and more local road conditions. The route isn't a pure interstate experience, nor is it exclusively winding backroads. Instead, it offers a varied driving feel that changes as you progress toward Fayetteville. Be prepared for shifts in road type and speed limits.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on AR 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 45.3 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (AR 23 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on AR 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (AR 23 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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