Fayetteville, AR to Batesville, AR is 190.3 miles and takes about 4h 32m via US 65 and US 412, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a manageable drive, perfect for a single day, and you'll spend about half the time on highways. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward journey across the state without extensive planning.
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
95.2 miles from Fayetteville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
55.3 mi
1h 20m
Walnut
52.6 mi
1h 18m
US 412
40.2 mi
46m
West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi
18m
Heber Springs Road
6.8 mi
10m
North Mission Boulevard
6.4 mi
11m
Mountain View Road
6.1 mi
9m
Main Street
6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 55.3 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Batesville, AR.
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Start on this road
79 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto East Center Street
147 ft·8 sec·East Center Street
3
Turn right onto North College Avenue
0.4 mi·58 sec·North College Avenue
4
Turn right onto AR 45
0.4 mi·1 min·East Lafayette Street
5
Turn left onto AR 45
6.4 mi·11 min·North Mission Boulevard
6
Continue on AR 45
12 mi·18 min·West Bowen Boulevard
7
Turn straight onto US 412B
0.5 mi·53 sec·US 412B
8
Turn right onto US 412
40 mi·46 min·US 412
9
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.9 mi·8 min·Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·22 sec
11
Turn right onto US 65
55 mi·1 hr 20 min·US 65
12
Turn left onto AR 66
0.2 mi·17 sec·AR 66
13
Turn right onto AR 66
351 ft·11 sec·Main Street
14
Turn left onto AR 66
53 mi·1 hr 18 min·Walnut
15
Turn straight onto AR 14
6.1 mi·9 min·Mountain View Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto AR 14; AR 25
6.8 mi·10 min·Heber Springs Road
17
Turn left onto Triangle Lane
0.3 mi·35 sec·Triangle Lane
18
Turn sharp left onto US 167; AR 25
2.0 mi·3 min·Batesville Boulevard
19
Continue on US 167; AR 25
0.5 mi·1 min·South Saint Louis Street
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Arrive at destination
US 167; AR 25
Trip Plan
For this 4.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal, allowing you to reach Batesville with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $29, you have flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 55.3-mile stretch on US 65, as services can vary. Pacing yourself with a short break midway will make the drive more comfortable. Since it’s a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your morning's activities in Fayetteville.
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 95.2 miles from Fayetteville, AR, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.3 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 42 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.2 miles or 2h 10m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, AR
This is one driving day of about 190.3 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Fayetteville, 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 55.3 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 187.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Center Street
Turn left onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North College Avenue
Turn right onto North College Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|AR 45 / East Lafayette Street
Turn right onto AR 45 / East Lafayette Street
Navigation decision point
5
122 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|AR 66 / Main Street
Turn right onto AR 66 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
187.9 mi into trip|~4h 28m in|US 167; AR 25 / Batesville Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto US 167; AR 25 / Batesville Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.74 one way
$57.48 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$31.55
$63.10
premium
$4.56
$34.16
$68.31
diesel
$5.61
$42.02
$84.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.1
0
$19.98
$9.13
Efficient EV
47.6
0
$16.65
$7.61
EV Truck/SUV
76.1
0
$26.64
$12.18
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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 15, 2026
Origin
Fayetteville, AR
Night
in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Batesville, AR
Night
in Batesville on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Harrison, AR
95 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
6 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
4h 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter about 55.3 miles on US 65 as a significant uninterrupted stretch, providing a good pace. The route transitions between these faster sections and other main roads, meaning you'll get a feel for both efficient travel and more local road conditions. It's not a constant highway grind, but it's also not exclusively winding backroads; expect a blend that keeps things interesting.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.3 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Center Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 32m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (North College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (AR 45 / East Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 190.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 55.3 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (North College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (AR 45 / East Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Batesville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
