Traveling from Redfield to Fayetteville covers 210.4 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 39 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via I-530, US 65, and I-49 to complete the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $32, the trip is quite budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you won’t experience major shifts in climate or time zones. It is a practical, efficient route that gets you from the central part of the state to the northwest corner without the need for an overnight stay.
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
105.2 miles from Redfield, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
141 mi
2h 22m
I 49
40.3 mi
40m
I 530
19.9 mi
20m
I 30
4.2 mi
5m
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi
2m
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.9 mi
2m
Sheridan Road
0.8 mi
1m
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 141 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redfield, AR and Fayetteville, AR.
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Start on Southeast Railroad Street
141 ft·11 sec·Southeast Railroad Street
2
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Sheridan Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
4
Merge onto I 530; US 65
20 mi·20 min·I 530; US 65
5
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi·5 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 65
Exit 143AToward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
141 mi·2 hr 22 min·US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
9
Continue on I 49
40 mi·40 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward AR 112, AR 265
11
Turn slight right onto AR 265
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Cato Springs Road
12
Continue on South Razorback Road
1.4 mi·2 min·South Razorback Road
13
Turn right onto AR 180
0.9 mi·2 min·West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto South School Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·South School Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight right onto South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
0.4 mi·52 sec·South Nelson Hackett Boulevard
16
Continue on South College Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·South College Avenue
17
Turn right onto East Center Street
147 ft·8 sec·East Center Street
18
Turn right
79 ft·5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To keep your travel comfortable, plan for at least one stop during the 3 hour and 39 minute trek to stretch your legs. Since the longest uninterrupted segment is 141 miles on US 65, aim to refuel before hitting that stretch to avoid any mid-route stress. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid peak congestion and maintain a steady arrival time in Fayetteville. Because the route is so highway-dependent, check your tire pressure and fluid levels before departing Redfield to ensure a smooth ride. Flexibility is a major advantage here, as the short duration allows you to easily adjust your departure time based on real-time traffic conditions.
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 105.2 miles from Redfield, AR, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 miles or 1h 48m 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 57m
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 Redfield, 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 Redfield, AR
This is one driving day of about 210.4 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Redfield, 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 65 for about 141 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.1 and 209.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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25.1 mi into trip|~27m in|US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
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25.3 mi into trip|~28m in|US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
206.7 mi into trip|~3h 31m 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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208.7 mi into trip|~3h 35m 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
209.6 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|South School Avenue
Turn left onto South School Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.21 one way
$58.41 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$32.68
$65.36
premium
$4.29
$35.53
$71.06
diesel
$4.80
$39.73
$79.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.1
0
$22.09
$10.10
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.41
$8.42
EV Truck/SUV
84.2
1
$29.46
$13.47
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Redfield, AR
Afternoon
in Redfield on Sunday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 0 to 5 mph3% 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
Afternoon
in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
2:53 PM
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
105 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
1 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 39m 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 highly efficient transit, as 98% of this journey is spent on highways. The road personality is defined by fast-paced travel rather than winding, technical backroads. You will face a significant 141-mile stretch on US 65, which serves as the primary artery for the majority of the drive. While the transition from I-530 to the interstate network keeps the pace steady, the experience is largely about distance coverage. You should prepare for a consistent, high-speed environment that requires steady focus rather than frequent maneuvering through local traffic.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 141 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 49. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 25.1 miles in near US 65.
Driving Effort5/10
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 210.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 25.1 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 206.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,496 ft281 ft
Total Climb
1,492 ft
Total Descent
384 ft
Highest Point
1,496 ft
~195.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,215 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 Redfield, AR to Fayetteville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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 39m. Total distance: 210.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 141 miles on US 65. 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 25.1 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 206.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Fayetteville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
