Origin
Fayetteville, AR
Late night in Fayetteville on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, AR to Decatur, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Decatur, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
This straightforward 39.1-mile drive from Fayetteville, AR to Decatur, AR is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just under an hour to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of Arkansas. The route primarily utilizes East Henri de Tonti Boulevard and AR 59 before merging onto I-49 for a portion of the journey. Expect a mixed driving profile, offering a blend of highway speeds and local road navigation. Given its short distance and minimal stops, this trip offers flexibility for spontaneous exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Henri de Tonti Boulevard | 16.4 mi | 20m |
| AR 59 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| I 49 | 4 mi | 4m |
| North College Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Sunset Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Gregg Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Township Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
— 16.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Decatur, AR.
1
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
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North College Avenue
4
Turn left onto East Township Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Township Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Gregg Avenue
6
Turn right onto North Shiloh Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Shiloh Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto US 71B
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fulbright Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 62 North, US 71 North: Springdale, Rogers
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 72
Toward US 412
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
193 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 412
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 412
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sunset Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on US 412
16 mi
·
20 min
·
East Henri de Tonti Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
336 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto AR 59
12 mi
·
17 min
·
AR 59
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
AR 59; AR 102
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East Township Street
Turn left onto East Township Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
North Shiloh Drive
Turn right onto North Shiloh Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North, US 62 North, US 71 North: Springdale, Rogers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 49 North, US 62 North, US 71 North: Sp...
7
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 412
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72
Toward US 412
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 412
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward US 412
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Decatur, AR
Late night in Decatur on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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?
This drive presents a mixed driving profile, with 41% of the journey on highway segments. You'll experience stretches of faster travel, including a notable 16.4-mile segment on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard, which allows for consistent progress. The character of the road shifts as you transition between these main arteries and potentially local access roads. Expect a dynamic experience as you navigate from more urbanized areas around Fayetteville to the more rural settings approaching Decatur.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near East Township Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 39.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (East Township Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (North Shiloh Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Decatur, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Rogers along the way.
Rogers
4.4 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in Fayetteville, AR
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 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 Decatur, 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 2.3 miles (East Township Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (North Shiloh Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Decatur, 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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