Fayetteville, AR to Marmaduke, AR is 263.5 miles and takes about 5h 38m via US 62, US 412, and West Main Street, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, traversing the Southeast region for its entirety. The drive is mostly on highways, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. With a relatively short duration and a clear path, this route is a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
131.7 miles from Fayetteville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 62
128.8 mi
2h 36m
US 412
40.2 mi
46m
West Main Street
26.8 mi
32m
West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi
18m
US 65
12.4 mi
20m
US 49
11.5 mi
17m
T & C Boulevard
10.1 mi
11m
North Mission Boulevard
6.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 128.8 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Marmaduke, 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
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
12 mi·20 min·US 65
12
Continue on US 62; US 412
31 mi·35 min·US 62; US 412
13
Continue on US 62; US 412
16 mi·18 min·US 62; US 412
14
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·US 62; US 412
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412
10 mi·11 min·T & C Boulevard
16
Turn right onto US 63 BUS
3.0 mi·5 min·US 63 BUS
17
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
32 mi·45 min·US 62; US 63; US 412
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto US 412B
3.9 mi·5 min·Portia Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 412B
27 mi·32 min·West Main Street
20
Turn left onto US 49Y
0.4 mi·37 sec·West Court Street
21
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
1.7 mi·2 min·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 49; AR 1
6.6 mi·9 min·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.1 mi·4 min·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Enter roundabout onto AR 34
12 ft·0 sec·State Highway 34
25
Continue on AR 34
0.1 mi·17 sec·State Highway 34
26
Turn left onto North 1st Street
39 ft·1 sec·North 1st Street
27
Arrive at destination
North 1st Street
Trip Plan
Given this route takes under 6 hours, you can comfortably complete it in one day. Aim for an early morning departure from Fayetteville to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. Plan for one stop to break up the drive; the longest continuous stretch is 128.8 miles on US 62. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway portions, as services can be spread out in some sections. The estimated fuel cost is around $41, so budget accordingly before you head out.
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 131.7 miles from Fayetteville, AR, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.8 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 58 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.7 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marmaduke, 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 263.5 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 62 for about 128.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Final third
4.2 mi from route
~10 min detour
$10 to $20
Cherokee Village, Arkansas
Hours: 8 am–7 pm
+18702573595
Imboden-Black Rock Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.9 mi from 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 263.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
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
5
220.8 mi into trip|~4h 41m in|US 412B / Portia Road
Turn left onto US 412B / Portia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
251.9 mi into trip|~5h 21m in|US 49; AR 1
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
263.5 mi into trip|~5h 38m in|North 1st Street
Turn left onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.58 one way
$73.16 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$40.93
$81.85
premium
$4.29
$44.49
$88.99
diesel
$4.80
$49.75
$99.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.1
0
$27.67
$12.65
Efficient EV
65.9
0
$23.06
$10.54
EV Truck/SUV
105.4
1
$36.89
$16.86
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Fayetteville, AR
Late night
in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Marmaduke, AR
Late night
in Marmaduke on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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
2 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
5h 38m 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 is primarily highway cruising, with 75% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 128.8 miles on US 62 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, with fewer complex intersections until you get closer to your destination. The majority of your time will be spent on well-maintained highways.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 128.8 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and US 412. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Center Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 263.5 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (North College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 220.8 miles (US 412B / Portia Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Campus of the University of Arkansas — College campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
•Chi Omega Greek Theatre — outdoor theater on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas
•Fayetteville Confederate Cemetery — military cemetery in Arkansas
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 263.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 128.8 miles on US 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 220.8 miles (US 412B / Portia Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Marmaduke, AR before the return drive.
