Origin
Mineral Springs, AR
Late night in Mineral Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mineral Springs, AR to Fayetteville, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
215.9 mi
347 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
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6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mineral Springs, AR
Solvej Nielsen
Trip Overview
Mineral Springs, AR to Fayetteville, AR is 215.9 miles and takes about 4h 22m via US 71 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a predominantly highway drive that should feel straightforward for a single day. With just one recommended stop and a fairly short duration, this route is a practical option for getting between these two points 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
107.9 miles from Mineral Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 71 | 86.5 mi | 1h 42m |
| North Lakeside Drive | 51.2 mi | 59m |
| I 49 | 40.3 mi | 40m |
| US Highway 371/State Highway 24 | 12.8 mi | 18m |
| US 59 | 8 mi | 11m |
| North Sherman Street | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| North Camellia | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| South Razorback Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 71
— 86.5 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
1
Start on AR 27
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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West Runnels Street
2
Continue on AR 355
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Runnels Street
3
Turn right onto AR 355
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
North Sherman Street
4
Turn left onto US 371; AR 24
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 371/State Highway 24
5
Continue on US 371
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 59; US 71; US 371
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North Camellia
7
Continue on US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
8
Turn right onto US 59; US 71
51 mi
·
59 min
·
North Lakeside Drive
9
Continue on US 71; US 270
70 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
US 71; US 270
10
Take the exit onto US 71
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 71
Toward 540 North
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 71
Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Given the 4h 22m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning from Mineral Springs should allow you to reach Fayetteville with plenty of daylight remaining. The route data suggests only one stop, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $33, and it's always wise to refuel before hitting a long, uninterrupted stretch like the 86.5 miles on US 71. This drive is manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time.
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 107.9 miles from Mineral Springs, AR, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.9 miles or 2h 18m 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 39m
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 Mineral Springs, 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 Mineral Springs, AR
This is one driving day of about 215.9 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Mineral Springs, 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 71 for about 86.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.9 miles from Mineral Springs, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 166.6 and 215.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
166.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
|
US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
6
171.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
5
212.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m 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
214.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 18m 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
215.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m in
|
South School Avenue
Turn left onto South School Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.61 one way
$65.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.79 | $71.59 |
| premium | $4.56 | $38.75 | $77.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.67 | $95.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.67 | $10.36 |
| Efficient EV | 54 | 0 | $18.89 | $8.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.4 | 1 | $30.23 | $13.82 |
Gas CO2
76 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.
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Late night in Fayetteville on Tuesday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Booneville, AR
108 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
4h 22m 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?
About 68% of this drive is on highways, with a significant 86.5-mile stretch occurring on US 71. You'll experience mostly highway cruising for the bulk of the 215.9 miles. Expect the highway portions to feature frequent exits and entrances as you navigate between towns and cities. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
68% 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: 86.5 mi on US 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 and North Lakeside Drive. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 166.6 miles in near US 71.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 215.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 166.6 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,574 ft
340 ft
Total Climb
1,921 ft
Total Descent
854 ft
Highest Point
1,574 ft
~200.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,234 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Mineral Springs, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
166.6 mi in
|
~3h 28m
|
via US 71
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 4h 22m. Total distance: 215.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.5 miles on US 71. 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 166.6 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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