If you are planning a trip from Judsonia to Fayetteville, prepare for a 213.3-mile journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $33 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Navigating through local streets like Van Buren Avenue, West Washington Street, and Hopkins Drive defines the core of this trek. Because this isn't a high-speed interstate haul, you can expect a more deliberate pace that rewards drivers who enjoy staying off the main expressways.
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
106.6 miles from Judsonia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
113.9 mi
1h 53m
I 49
40.3 mi
40m
US 64
33 mi
42m
I 57
19.2 mi
19m
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
2m
Hopkins Drive
1 mi
2m
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
Cw Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Judsonia, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on West Adams Street
55 ft·4 sec·West Adams Street
2
Turn right onto AR 385
319 ft·10 sec·Van Buren Avenue
3
Turn right onto AR 385
0.5 mi·1 min·West Washington Street
4
Continue on AR 385
1.0 mi·2 min·Hopkins Drive
5
Continue on AR 385
0.6 mi·1 min·Cw Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
7
Merge onto I 57; US 64; US 167
19 mi·19 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
8
Take the exit onto US 64
0.4 mi·49 sec·US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
33 mi·41 min·US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
11
Merge onto I 40; US 65
114 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 40; US 65
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
13
Continue on I 49
40 mi·40 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
15
Turn slight right onto AR 265
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Cato Springs Road
16
Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi·2 min·South Razorback Road
17
Turn right onto AR 180
0.9 mi·2 min·West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi·52 sec·South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
20
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·South College Avenue
21
Turn right onto East Center Street
147 ft·8 sec·East Center Street
22
Turn right
79 ft·5 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour and 23-minute drive, plan your single designated stop strategically to break up the technical navigation. Leaving early in the day is your best bet to manage the turns in daylight, which helps keep your focus sharp on the local road signs. Keep your fuel budget of $33 in mind and top off your tank before departing Judsonia to ensure you have plenty of range for the local roads ahead. Because the route relies entirely on surface streets, remain patient with traffic patterns and local speed limits. A great tip for this specific trip is to double-check your GPS settings to prioritize your preferred local roads, as navigation apps may try to reroute you based on real-time traffic fluctuations.
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 106.6 miles from Judsonia, AR, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 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 47 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.6 miles or 1h 59m 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 8m
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 Judsonia, 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 Judsonia, AR
This is one driving day of about 213.1 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Judsonia, 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 I 40 for about 113.9 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 212.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 385 / Van Buren Avenue
Turn right onto AR 385 / Van Buren Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
21.6 mi into trip|~24m in|US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe,...
5
21.9 mi into trip|~25m in|US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Conway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 64 West: Conway
5
209.5 mi into trip|~3h 43m 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
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212.4 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|South School Avenue
Turn left onto South School Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.58 one way
$59.16 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$33.10
$66.20
premium
$4.29
$35.98
$71.97
diesel
$4.80
$40.24
$80.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.9
0
$22.38
$10.23
Efficient EV
53.3
0
$18.65
$8.52
EV Truck/SUV
85.2
1
$29.83
$13.64
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Judsonia, AR
Late night
in Judsonia on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
W 0 to 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Late night
in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
95°F
London, AR
107 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting through a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% of the route on highways, you will be navigating surface streets and local corridors for the entire 213.3 miles. The character of the road is technical, requiring your full attention as you transition between various local arteries. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so the rhythm of the drive changes frequently as you move through different segments. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that contrasts sharply with the passive nature of typical long-distance freeway travel.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 385 / Van Buren Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 213.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 (AR 385 / Van Buren Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,525 ft214 ft
Total Climb
1,555 ft
Total Descent
362 ft
Highest Point
1,525 ft
~198.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,310 ft
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 Judsonia, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
Conway
21.6 mi in|~24m|via US 64
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 3h 50m. Total distance: 213.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 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.
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. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 385 / Van Buren Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Fayetteville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
