Hoxie, AR to Fayetteville, AR is 226.2 miles and takes about 4h 49m via US 62 and US 412, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region towards the northwestern part of the state. Expect a highway-focused journey that's straightforward for a single-day trip. With a planned duration under five hours, it’s a manageable distance for most travelers looking to cover ground 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
113.1 miles from Hoxie, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 62
53.3 mi
1h 9m
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi
56m
US 412
40.2 mi
46m
US 63
35.7 mi
50m
Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi
22m
AR 45
18.9 mi
30m
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi
6m
West Hartigan Street
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 53.3 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoxie, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
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Start on Southwest Lindsey
22 ft·4 sec·Southwest Lindsey
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Turn right onto US 63B; AR 367
0.2 mi·27 sec·Southwest Texas Street
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Turn right onto US 63B
0.3 mi·32 sec·Hartigan Road
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Continue on US 63B
1.6 mi·2 min·West Hartigan Street
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Turn right onto US 63; US 412
36 mi·50 min·US 63; US 412
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Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft·5 sec·US 62; US 412
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Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi·1 min·US 62; US 63; US 412
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Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft·13 sec·US 62; US 412
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Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
10
Take the exit
365 ft·10 sec
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Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
10 mi·11 min·US 62; US 412; AR 175
12
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·T & C Boulevard
13
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft·4 sec·Shield-Hopper Highway
14
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi·6 min·Shied-Hopper Bypass
15
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi·22 min·Shield-Hopper Bypass
16
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi·25 min·US 62; US 412
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi·11 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
18
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi·7 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
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Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
20
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 412
40 mi·46 min·US 412
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto US 412B
0.5 mi·54 sec·US 412B
23
Turn slight left onto AR 45
19 mi·30 min·AR 45
24
At end of road, turn right onto AR 45
0.4 mi·1 min·East Lafayette Street
25
Turn left onto North College Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North College Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto East Center Street
147 ft·8 sec·East Center Street
27
Turn right
79 ft·5 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given its 4-hour 49-minute duration, this trip from Hoxie to Fayetteville is easily achievable in a single day. You'll want to depart early enough to allow for any unforeseen delays, though the relatively short distance offers flexibility. With one planned stop and a $34 fuel budget, plan to refuel strategically before you hit the longest stretch of 53.3 miles on US 62 to ensure you don't have to search for a station. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before you leave, as the drive is predominantly highway-focused.
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 113.1 miles from Hoxie, AR, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.3 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 50 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.1 miles or 2h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 52m
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 Hoxie, 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 Hoxie, AR
This is one driving day of about 226.2 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Hoxie, 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 53.3 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 225.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 63B; AR 367 / Southwest Texas Street
Turn right onto US 63B; AR 367 / Southwest Texas Street
Navigation decision point
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 63B / Hartigan Road
Turn right onto US 63B / Hartigan Road
Navigation decision point
5
147 mi into trip|~2h 59m in|US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
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165.8 mi into trip|~3h 29m in|US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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225.8 mi into trip|~4h 48m in|North College Avenue
Turn left onto North College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.16 one way
$68.32 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$37.50
$75.00
premium
$4.56
$40.60
$81.20
diesel
$5.61
$49.94
$99.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.9
0
$23.75
$10.86
Efficient EV
56.6
0
$19.79
$9.05
EV Truck/SUV
90.5
1
$31.67
$14.48
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hoxie, AR
Morning
in Hoxie on Sunday
Local time
9:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Morning
in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
9:31 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
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
4h 49m 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 route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 66% of it utilizing major roadways like US 62 and US 412. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 53.3 miles on US 62, offering a good opportunity to settle in. The road character is generally consistent, designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. T & C Boulevard also features as part of the main roads, suggesting some sections might feel more like local access roads before rejoining the highway.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.3 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and T & C Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 63B; AR 367 / Southwest Texas 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 4h 49m drive. You will face about 17 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 (US 63B; AR 367 / Southwest Texas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 63B / Hartigan Road): Navigation decision point; at 147 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 226.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 53.3 miles on US 62. 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.
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 (US 63B; AR 367 / Southwest Texas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 63B / Hartigan Road): Navigation decision point; at 147 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Fayetteville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
