Origin
Fayetteville, AR
Late night in Fayetteville on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, AR to Lowell, 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
24m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowell, AR
Eren Li
Trip Overview
This straightforward 16.9-mile drive from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lowell, Arkansas is easily manageable in about 24 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical choice for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-49, North College Avenue, and North Gregg Avenue, with a significant 63% share of highway driving. Given its short distance and duration, this journey is ideal for a single day, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of Arkansas for the entirety of this route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| North College Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Gregg Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Monroe Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Township Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Shiloh Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Lowell, 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
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
185 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn right onto AR 264
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Monroe Avenue
14
Turn left onto Jackson Street
500 ft
·
21 sec
·
Jackson Street
15
Arrive at destination
Jackson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 5.1 — 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.
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
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...
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Lowell, AR
Late night in Lowell on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 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
24m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 63% of your travel occurring on interstates and major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.4 miles on I-49, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While much of the drive is on the highway, you'll also navigate sections of North College Avenue and North Gregg Avenue, which may offer a slightly different feel. This road profile suggests a generally efficient and direct journey, minimizing complex turns or slower local road detours.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and North College Avenue. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 16.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
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 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lowell, 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 24m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 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 Lowell, 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 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lowell, 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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