Origin
Fayetteville, AR
Late night in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, AR to Alma, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alma, AR
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Trip Overview
Fayetteville, AR to Alma, AR is 46.1 miles and takes about 51 minutes via I 49, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, primarily highway drive that stays within Arkansas. You'll be covering a short distance, making it an easy day trip or a quick segment of a longer journey. Given the short duration and minimal stops, it’s a practical choice for moving between these two Southeast Arkansas locations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 40.4 mi | 40m |
| South Razorback Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Fayetteville Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Nelson Hackett Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 40 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Cato Springs Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US Highway 71 North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 40.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Alma, AR.
1
Start on this road
320 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South College Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South College Avenue
3
Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
4
Turn slight left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South School Avenue
5
Turn right onto AR 180
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto AR 16
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Razorback Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on AR 265
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Cato Springs Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 49
40 mi
·
40 min
·
I 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
11
Merge onto I 40; US 71
0.4 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 40; US 71
12
Take the exit onto US 71
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 71
Toward US 71: Alma
13
Turn right onto US 71B; AR 162
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US Highway 71 North
14
Continue on Fayetteville Avenue
448 ft
·
12 sec
·
Fayetteville Avenue
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Fayetteville Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fayetteville Avenue
16
Continue on Fayetteville Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fayetteville Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Fayetteville Avenue
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 23.1 miles from Fayetteville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South College Avenue
Turn left onto South College Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m 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 right lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
AR 16 / South Razorback Road
Turn left onto AR 16 / South Razorback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 49
Merge onto I 49
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
44 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.96 one way
$13.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 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 | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
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
Alma, AR
Late night in Alma on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 is predominantly highway-focused, with 90% of your journey on main roads like I 49. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 40.4 miles on I 49, offering a consistent and fast-paced driving experience. The profile is that of a highway drive, meaning you can expect smooth sailing for most of the trip. While the route is largely consistent, be aware that you'll transition from local roads like South Razorback Road and West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard onto the interstate early on.
90% 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: 40.4 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and South Razorback Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South College Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 46.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (AR 16 / South Razorback Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Alma, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (South College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (AR 16 / South Razorback Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alma, 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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