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Trip from Hampton, AR to Fayetteville, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h

Distance

276.3 mi

445 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 47m ★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m

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

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Downtown Hampton, AR, AR

Hampton, AR

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

This 276-mile journey from Hampton, Arkansas to Fayetteville, Arkansas is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can comfortably be completed in about 5 hours. With 92% of the route on major highways like US 65, US 167, and I-49, it's well-suited for a single day trip, though you could certainly break it up if you prefer a more leisurely pace. Expect a fuel cost of around $42 for this drive. Given that both your starting and ending points are in the Southeast region of Arkansas, this route offers a consistent experience without significant regional shifts.

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

138.2 miles from Hampton, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 65 141 mi 2h 22m
US 167 73.1 mi 1h 28m
I 49 40.3 mi 40m
Sheridan Bypass 17.9 mi 20m
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 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 65 — 141 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, AR and Fayetteville, AR.

1

Start on US 278

31 ft · 6 sec · US 278
2

Turn left onto US 167

22 mi · 27 min · US 167
3

Turn left onto US 167

36 mi · 44 min · US 167
4

Continue on US 167

18 mi · 20 min · Sheridan Bypass
5

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167

15 mi · 16 min · US 167
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 65
Exit 143A Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65

141 mi · 2 hr 22 min · US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
9

Continue on I 49

40 mi · 40 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
11

Turn slight right onto AR 265

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road
12

Continue on South Razorback Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Razorback Road
13

Turn right onto AR 180

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto South School Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

0.4 mi · 52 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
16

Continue on South College Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South College Avenue
17

Turn right onto East Center Street

147 ft · 8 sec · East Center Street
18

Turn right

79 ft · 5 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential afternoon traffic. You'll have about 141 miles on US 65 as your longest stretch, so plan your first fuel and rest stop before you reach that point. With a total duration of 5 hours, this trip is very manageable as a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be more spaced out on longer highway segments.

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 138.2 miles from Hampton, AR, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141 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 61 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 138.2 miles or 2h 36m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hampton, 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 Hampton, AR

This is one driving day of about 276.3 miles and 5h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Hampton, 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 141 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

138 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

Shannon Hills, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 138.2 miles from Hampton, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141 miles.

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

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 157.9

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 157.9

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 276.3

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 118.4

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 118.4

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 76.3 and 275.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
76.3 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North:...
7
91 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | US 65

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143A Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
6
91.3 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | US 65

Keep slight left at fork onto US 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
272.7 mi into trip | ~4h 52m in

Take the exit toward AR 112, AR 265

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward AR 112, AR 265
6
275.6 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in | South School Avenue

Turn left onto South School Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.73 one way

$83.46 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $45.81 $91.61
premium $4.56 $49.59 $99.19
diesel $5.61 $61.00 $122.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 82.9 1 $29.01 $13.26
Efficient EV 69.1 0 $24.18 $11.05
EV Truck/SUV 110.5 1 $38.68 $17.68

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Hampton, AR

Evening in Hampton on Saturday

Local time

8:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, AR

Evening in Fayetteville on Saturday

Local time

8:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 92% of the mileage spent on faster roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 141 miles along US 65, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While largely highway-focused, the route transitions between different major arteries, providing some variety as you progress toward your destination. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency and directness over winding backroads.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 141 mi on US 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US 167. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 76.3 miles in near US 167.

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 276.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 76.3 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.3 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Hampton, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

Fort Smith

91 mi in | ~1h 49m | via US 65

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 276.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 141 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Fayetteville, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 76.3 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.3 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fayetteville, AR before the return drive.

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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