Origin
Fayetteville, AR
Night in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, AR to Booneville, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
93.3 mi
150 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Booneville, AR
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Trip Overview
This 93.3-mile journey from Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Booneville, Arkansas, is a straightforward drive perfect for a single day. Expect the trip to take around 1 hour and 56 minutes, making it an easy out-and-back or a segment of a larger Arkansas adventure. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 70% of your time spent on interstates and major roads like I-49 and US 71. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of Arkansas. Given the short duration and manageable distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.7 miles from Fayetteville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 40.4 mi | 40m |
| West Center Street | 23.7 mi | 35m |
| US 71 | 21.1 mi | 28m |
| I 40 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
| South Cato Springs Road | 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 Booneville, 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 right at fork
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
11
Merge onto I 40; US 71
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 40; US 71
12
Take the exit onto US 71
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 71
Toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
13
Take the exit onto US 71
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 71
Toward US 71 South: Texarkana
14
Turn left onto US 71
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
US 71
15
Turn left onto AR 10S
24 mi
·
35 min
·
West Center Street
16
Arrive at destination
AR 10
Trip Plan
For this short, 1 hour and 56-minute drive, you have the advantage of flexibility. Leaving Fayetteville in the morning will allow you to arrive in Booneville with plenty of daylight for any activities you have planned. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider this an opportunity to make spontaneous stops as you see fit. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the $14 estimated fuel cost is based on the entire 93.3 miles. The longest stretch without a planned break is over 40 miles on I-49, so plan your personal breaks accordingly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.7 miles from Fayetteville, AR, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.4 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.7 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Booneville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fayetteville, AR
This is one driving day of about 93.3 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Fayetteville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 49 for about 40.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.7 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 right at fork toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.09 one way
$28.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.75 | $33.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.06 | $5.97 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Booneville, AR
Night in Booneville on Saturday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m 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?
The drive largely consists of highway travel, with 70% of the route on faster roads like I-49 and US 71. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 40.4 miles on I-49, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway-focused, the initial part of your drive will navigate through Fayetteville on West Center Street before merging onto the faster thoroughfares. The character of the road is generally that of efficient travel, designed for covering ground smoothly rather than winding through intricate local byways.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and West Center Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South College Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 93.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,624 ft
415 ft
Total Climb
727 ft
Total Descent
1,632 ft
Highest Point
1,624 ft
~13.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,209 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 Fayetteville, AR to Booneville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
44 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 93.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). 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 Booneville, 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 Booneville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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