If you are planning to travel between Harrison and Fayetteville, expect a straightforward journey covering 73.8 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 412, US 62, and AR 45 throughout this Southeast Arkansas connection. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, it is a highly budget-friendly transit. Whether you are heading to Fayetteville for business or a visit, this route offers a practical link between the two cities that keeps travel time manageable and predictable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.9 miles from Harrison, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
40.2 mi
46m
AR 45
18.9 mi
30m
US 62
11.6 mi
17m
North Main Street
1.7 mi
3m
US 412B
0.5 mi
<1m
East Lafayette Street
0.4 mi
1m
North College Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
East Center Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 40.2 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on West Stephenson Avenue
78 ft·11 sec·West Stephenson Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi·3 min·North Main Street
3
Continue on US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi·7 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
4
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
5
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 412
40 mi·46 min·US 412
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 412B
0.5 mi·54 sec·US 412B
8
Turn slight left onto AR 45
19 mi·30 min·AR 45
9
At end of road, turn right onto AR 45
0.4 mi·1 min·East Lafayette Street
10
Turn left onto North College Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North College Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto East Center Street
147 ft·8 sec·East Center Street
12
Turn right
79 ft·5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip of under two hours, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. Aim to hit the road when local traffic is lightest to ensure you maintain that efficient 1 hour and 41 minute duration. Because there are no designated stops required for a drive of this length, you can easily complete the 73.8-mile stretch in one go without needing a formal break. Keep your $11 fuel budget in mind when planning your total trip expenses. A solid tip for this specific route is to prioritize your fuel stops before leaving Harrison, as the highway-heavy nature of the drive makes steady cruising the priority once you merge onto US 412.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.9 miles from Harrison, AR, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.2 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 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 1h 22m
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 Harrison, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harrison, AR
This is one driving day of about 73.8 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Harrison, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 412 for about 40.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 73.8 — 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|North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip|~21m in|US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
72.9 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|AR 45 / East Lafayette Street
At end of road, turn right onto AR 45 / East Lafayette Street
Navigation decision point
6
73.4 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|North College Avenue
Turn left onto North College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
73.8 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|East Center Street
Turn left onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.15 one way
$22.29 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$12.24
$24.47
premium
$4.56
$13.25
$26.49
diesel
$5.61
$16.29
$32.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.1
0
$7.75
$3.54
Efficient EV
18.5
0
$6.46
$2.95
EV Truck/SUV
29.5
0
$10.33
$4.72
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Harrison, AR
Late night
in Harrison on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Late night
in Fayetteville on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
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
1 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
1h 41m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 96% of this trip consists of high-speed travel. The road maintains a consistent pace, allowing you to settle in comfortably behind the wheel. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 40.2 miles specifically on US 412, which serves as the backbone of your journey. You will find the transition between the main highway segments and the local connections on AR 45 to be fluid. Overall, the route avoids the complexities of urban gridlock, favoring steady movement over technical or winding terrain.
96% 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: 40.2 mi on US 412.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and AR 45. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 41m 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 (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here; at 72.9 miles (AR 45 / East Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 40.2 miles on US 412. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here; at 72.9 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 Fayetteville, AR before heading back.
