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Trip from Fayetteville, AR to Marshall, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

114.6 mi

184 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Marshall, AR, AR

Marshall, AR

Mateusz Dach

Trip Overview

Fayetteville, AR to Marshall, AR is 114.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m via US 65, US 412, and West Bowen Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, beginning in the Southeast region and ending in the same area. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single day, and it's primarily highway driving. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without a significant time commitment.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.3 miles from Fayetteville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 65 47.9 mi 1h 10m
US 412 40.2 mi 46m
West Bowen Boulevard 12.5 mi 18m
North Mission Boulevard 6.4 mi 11m
Main Street 5.9 mi 8m
US 412B 0.5 mi <1m
East Lafayette Street 0.4 mi 1m
North College Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 65 — 47.9 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Marshall, 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

48 mi · 1 hr 10 min · US 65
12

Turn right onto AR 27

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Center Street
13

Arrive at destination

AR 27

Trip Plan

Since this is a 1-day trip covering 114.6 miles and taking under 3 hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Fayetteville in the morning should get you to Marshall with ample time to spare. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, it's wise to check your fuel level before leaving, as the longest stretch without a major turn is nearly 48 miles. There's one recommended stop, so plan for a brief break to stretch your legs or grab a quick refreshment.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.3 miles from Fayetteville, AR, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.9 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 25 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.3 miles or 1h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marshall, 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 114.6 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 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 47.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

seat of Boone County, Arkansas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Harrison, AR

57 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

Goshen, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Green Forest, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.3 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harrison, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.6

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.6

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18707418704

Visit website

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.6

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.5

Huntsville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14797381266

Visit website

Gallegos La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.5

Huntsville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14797382000

Visit website

Pao Peng Asian Cuisines LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.2

Springdale, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14792312534

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 66.4 — 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

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | AR 45 / East Lafayette Street

Turn right onto AR 45 / East Lafayette Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | AR 45 / North Mission Boulevard

Turn left onto AR 45 / North Mission Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.31 one way

$34.61 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $19.00 $38.00
premium $4.56 $20.57 $41.14
diesel $5.61 $25.30 $50.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.4 0 $12.03 $5.50
Efficient EV 28.7 0 $10.03 $4.58
EV Truck/SUV 45.8 0 $16.04 $7.33

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

Late night in Fayetteville on Sunday

Local time

2:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marshall, AR

Late night in Marshall on Sunday

Local time

2:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Harrison, AR

57 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

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

2h 39m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll experience a 47.9-mile stretch on US 65 without needing to turn off, offering a consistent pace. The initial part of the drive will feel like a typical highway journey, allowing for steady progress. As you proceed, the character may shift slightly but remains largely focused on efficient travel on designated routes.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.9 mi on US 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US 412. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Center Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 39m drive. You will face about 8 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 2h 39m. Total distance: 114.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.9 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marshall, 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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