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Trip from Lonoke, AR to Fayetteville, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

207.4 mi

334 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 25m ★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m

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

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city in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States

Lonoke, AR

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Trip Overview

This 207.4-mile journey from Lonoke, Arkansas, to Fayetteville, Arkansas, is an achievable day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 37 minutes to complete. The route is predominantly highway driving, with 97% of the travel on major interstates, making it a straightforward path. With an estimated fuel cost of $31, it's an economical option for exploring within the state. This drive offers a direct connection between two points in Arkansas, focusing on efficient travel rather than extensive sightseeing. You'll find it's a practical way to get from the Southeast region of Arkansas to another part of the same region.

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

103.7 miles from Lonoke, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 160 mi 2h 42m
I 49 40.3 mi 40m
State Highway 89 1.6 mi 2m
South Razorback Road 1.4 mi 2m
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 0.9 mi 2m
Front Street Southeast 0.9 mi 1m
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Hwy 89 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 160 mi, about 2h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

23 ft · 3 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto US 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Front Street Southeast
3

Turn sharp right onto AR 89

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Hwy 89
4

Continue on AR 89

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 89
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
6

Merge onto I 40

160 mi · 2 hr 42 min · I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
8

Continue on I 49

40 mi · 40 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
10

Turn slight right onto AR 265

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Cato Springs Road
11

Continue on South Razorback Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Razorback Road
12

Turn right onto AR 180

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto South School Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

0.4 mi · 52 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
15

Continue on South College Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South College Avenue
16

Turn right onto East Center Street

147 ft · 8 sec · East Center Street
17

Turn right

79 ft · 5 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given its 3 hour and 37-minute duration, this 207.4-mile drive is best tackled as a single-day excursion. Aim to depart Lonoke in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace, though the efficient highway nature means you can be flexible. With only one recommended stop, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically, perhaps around the midpoint of the 160-mile stretch on I-40. The $31 fuel cost is an estimate, so be sure to check current prices. A specific tip: utilize GPS navigation to seamlessly transition between I-40, I-49, and State Highway 89 to avoid any confusion.

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 103.7 miles from Lonoke, AR, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160 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 46 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.7 miles or 1h 47m 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 55m

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 Lonoke, 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 Lonoke, AR

This is one driving day of about 207.4 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Lonoke, 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 160 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, AR

104 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

Maumelle, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delaware, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.7 miles from Lonoke, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 160 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clarksville, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 2h 4m in / 1h 33m to go 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

2.5 mi

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Lonoke County Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Lonoke, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15016766750

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 207.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
203.7 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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
5
205.8 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in | AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Turn right onto AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
206.7 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | South School Avenue

Turn left onto South School Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
207.4 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in | East Center Street

Turn right onto East Center Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.32 one way

$62.64 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $34.38 $68.77
premium $4.56 $37.23 $74.45
diesel $5.61 $45.79 $91.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.2 0 $21.78 $9.96
Efficient EV 51.9 0 $18.15 $8.30
EV Truck/SUV 83 1 $29.04 $13.27

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Lonoke, AR

Late night in Lonoke on Tuesday

Local time

5:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, AR

Late night in Fayetteville on Tuesday

Local time

5:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

80°F

Delaware, AR

104 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

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

3h 37m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, as 97% of the route utilizes major interstates. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 160 miles primarily on I-40, which means steady progress and consistent speed limits. The use of I-40, I-49, and State Highway 89 ensures a generally fast-paced journey with minimal delays. While largely interstate, keep an eye out for the transition onto State Highway 89, which might offer a slight change in scenery or road type before merging back onto faster routes.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 160 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 40.

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 3h 37m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 203.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.8 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Fayetteville, AR

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 207.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 160 miles on I 40. 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: at 3.1 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 203.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.8 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Fayetteville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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