Piggott, AR to Fayetteville, AR is 273.8 miles and takes about 5h 47m via US 62 and US 412, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. With a mixed highway and surface road profile, expect a drive that balances faster cruising with more local travel. This is a solid option for a single-day excursion, allowing you to cover the distance without feeling overly rushed.
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
136.9 miles from Piggott, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m 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
West Main Street
26.6 mi
30m
West North Street
25.1 mi
37m
West 3rd Street
20.3 mi
29m
Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi
22m
AR 45
18.9 mi
30m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 53.3 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piggott, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
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Start on this road
197 ft·16 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto US 62
0.1 mi·11 sec·West Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 62
0.1 mi·13 sec·North 3rd Avenue
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Continue on US 62
0.2 mi·18 sec·West Jackson Street
5
Turn straight onto US 62
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Scurlock Avenue
6
Continue on US 62
25 mi·37 min·West North Street
7
Turn right onto US 62
355 ft·13 sec·South Missouri Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 62; US 67
27 mi·30 min·West Main Street
9
Continue on US 62
13 mi·14 min·South Bettis Street
10
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
20 mi·29 min·West 3rd Street
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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
14
Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
15
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
17
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·T & C Boulevard
18
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft·4 sec·Shield-Hopper Highway
19
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi·6 min·Shied-Hopper Bypass
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Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi·22 min·Shield-Hopper Bypass
21
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi·25 min·US 62; US 412
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At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi·11 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
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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
25
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn left onto US 412
40 mi·46 min·US 412
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto US 412B
0.5 mi·54 sec·US 412B
28
Turn slight left onto AR 45
19 mi·30 min·AR 45
29
At end of road, turn right onto AR 45
0.4 mi·1 min·East Lafayette Street
30
Turn left onto North College Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North College Avenue
Use the left lane.
31
Turn left onto East Center Street
147 ft·8 sec·East Center Street
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Turn right
79 ft·5 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 47-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Piggott. This will give you ample daylight to complete the 273.8 miles and allow for a comfortable pace. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimate of $41, planning your refueling before you leave or at a midpoint will be straightforward. Keep an eye on the road type changes, as the profile shifts from highway to surface roads, which will affect your average speed. The longest stretch on US 62 is over 53 miles, so plan your break before or after that significant segment.
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 136.9 miles from Piggott, AR, or about 2h 51m 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 60 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.9 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 40m
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 Piggott, 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 Piggott, AR
This is one driving day of about 273.8 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Piggott, 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 273.4 — 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 62 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 62 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 62 / North 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto US 62 / North 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 62 / West Jackson Street
Enter roundabout onto US 62 / West Jackson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|US 62 / West North Street
Enter roundabout onto US 62 / West North Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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273.4 mi into trip|~5h 46m in|North College Avenue
Turn left onto North College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.01 one way
$76.02 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$42.53
$85.05
premium
$4.29
$46.23
$92.47
diesel
$4.80
$51.70
$103.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.1
1
$28.75
$13.14
Efficient EV
68.5
0
$23.96
$10.95
EV Truck/SUV
109.5
1
$38.33
$17.52
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Piggott, AR
Late night
in Piggott on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 10:48PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Late night
in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 10:48PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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
5h 47m 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?
About 41% of this route is on highways, meaning you'll have stretches of faster-paced driving mixed with more local roads. The longest continuous section on a highway is 53.3 miles on US 62. You'll transition between sections that are primarily highway and those that are more of a surface road profile. Expect to encounter more frequent intersections and slower speeds as you move off the main highway segments.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62 / West 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 5h 47m drive. You will face about 20 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 62 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 62 / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 62 / West Jackson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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
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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 62 / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 62 / West Jackson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fayetteville, AR before the return drive.
