Spanning 222 miles across Arkansas, your journey from Pocahontas to Fayetteville typically takes about 4 hours and 39 minutes. This trip is perfectly manageable as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Plan for a fuel budget of approximately $34 to cover the distance. Because you remain within the same state, the transition feels like a steady progression through the Southeast rather than a jarring change in landscape. It is a straightforward trip that balances travel time and distance well, making it a reliable option for those looking to connect these two points without unnecessary complications.
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
111 miles from Pocahontas, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 62
53.7 mi
1h 10m
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi
56m
US 412
40.2 mi
46m
West 3rd Street
20.3 mi
29m
Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi
22m
AR 45
18.9 mi
30m
South Bettis Street
12.8 mi
14m
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 53.7 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocahontas, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
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Start on AR 90
0.1 mi·13 sec·West Broadway Street
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At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 67; AR 90
0.4 mi·30 sec·US 62; US 67; AR 90
3
Continue on US 62
13 mi·14 min·South Bettis Street
4
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
20 mi·29 min·West 3rd Street
5
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft·5 sec·US 62; US 412
6
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi·1 min·US 62; US 63; US 412
7
Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft·13 sec·US 62; US 412
8
Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
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Take the exit
365 ft·10 sec
10
Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
10 mi·11 min·US 62; US 412; AR 175
11
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·T & C Boulevard
12
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft·4 sec·Shield-Hopper Highway
13
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi·6 min·Shied-Hopper Bypass
14
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi·22 min·Shield-Hopper Bypass
15
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi·25 min·US 62; US 412
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi·11 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
17
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi·7 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
18
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
19
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 412
40 mi·46 min·US 412
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto US 412B
0.5 mi·54 sec·US 412B
22
Turn slight left onto AR 45
19 mi·30 min·AR 45
23
At end of road, turn right onto AR 45
0.4 mi·1 min·East Lafayette Street
24
Turn left onto North College Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North College Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto East Center Street
147 ft·8 sec·East Center Street
26
Turn right
79 ft·5 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, aim to plan at least one strategic stop to break up the nearly five-hour duration. Since the route is a single-day commitment, starting early in the day provides you with the most flexibility upon arrival in Fayetteville. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you cross the 222-mile span, ensuring you stay within your $34 budget by refueling at major junctions along US 412 or US 62. One concrete tip for this route is to pace your driving during the 53.7-mile stretch on US 62, as maintaining consistent speed there will help you stay on schedule for your arrival. Being prepared for the mix of highway and local roads will make the overall experience much more predictable.
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 111 miles from Pocahontas, AR, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.7 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 49 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111 miles or 2h 13m 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 43m
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 Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas, AR
This is one driving day of about 222 miles and 4h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Pocahontas, 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 53.7 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 221.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 62; US 67; AR 90
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 67; AR 90
Navigation decision point
4
35.5 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
142.7 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
5
161.5 mi into trip|~3h 19m in|US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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221.5 mi into trip|~4h 38m in|North College Avenue
Turn left onto North College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.53 one way
$67.05 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$36.80
$73.61
premium
$4.56
$39.85
$79.69
diesel
$5.61
$49.01
$98.03
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: 77.7 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
66.6
0
$23.31
$10.66
Efficient EV
55.5
0
$19.42
$8.88
EV Truck/SUV
88.8
1
$31.08
$14.21
Gas CO2
78 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
Pocahontas, AR
Night
in Pocahontas on Saturday
Local time
10:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, AR
Night
in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
10:10 PM
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 39m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate a combination of US 62, T & C Boulevard, and US 412. With a highway share of 51%, the route alternates between faster stretches and more localized driving conditions. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 53.7 miles along US 62, which offers a steady rhythm before the road character shifts. The route's personality is defined by this transition between different road types, requiring you to stay alert as the environment changes from standard highway travel to the more varied conditions of the local thoroughfares.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.7 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 around 0.1 miles in near US 62; US 67; AR 90.
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 39m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 62; US 67; AR 90): Navigation decision point; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 142.7 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,533 ft372 ft
Total Climb
1,558 ft
Total Descent
528 ft
Highest Point
1,533 ft
~174.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,161 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 222 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 53.7 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: at 0.1 miles (US 62; US 67; AR 90): Navigation decision point; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 142.7 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Fayetteville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
