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Trip from Vilonia, AR to Fayetteville, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

171 mi

275 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m

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

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Downtown Vilonia, AR, AR

Vilonia, AR

Sami Abdullah

Trip Overview

This 171-mile drive from Vilonia, Arkansas, to Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours behind the wheel, with an estimated fuel cost of $26. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it a highway-focused experience. Since both Vilonia and Fayetteville are within the Southeast region, you won't be crossing major regional boundaries on this trip. This drive is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

85.5 miles from Vilonia, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 113.9 mi 1h 53m
I 49 40.3 mi 40m
State Highway 64 5.4 mi 6m
Main Street 5.2 mi 7m
East Oak Street 1.6 mi 3m
South Razorback Road 1.4 mi 2m
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 0.9 mi 2m
South Nelson Hackett Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 64B

5.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
2

Continue on US 64

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Vilonia Bypass
3

Continue on US 64

5.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 64
4

Continue on US 64

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
6

Merge onto I 40; US 65

114 mi · 1 hr 53 min · I 40; US 65
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 the manageable 3-hour duration, departing Vilonia in the morning allows ample time to reach Fayetteville without feeling rushed. You'll only need one stop to break up the 171 miles, so plan this strategically. The longest stretch of 113.9 miles on I-40 means you can cover a good distance before needing to think about a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before entering longer highway segments, and aim to fuel up in Vilonia before you depart to start with a full tank.

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 85.5 miles from Vilonia, AR, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 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 38 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.5 miles or 1h 31m 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 26m

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 Vilonia, 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 Vilonia, AR

This is one driving day of about 171 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Vilonia, 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 113.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Coal Hill, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Coal Hill, AR

86 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

Atkins, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Coal Hill, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.5 miles from Vilonia, 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 113.9 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clarksville, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 85.5

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

3 mi

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 85.5

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.1

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.7

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 171

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 12.2

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 12.2

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 126.7 and 171 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
126.7 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
5
167.4 mi into trip | ~2h 54m 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
169.4 mi into trip | ~2h 57m 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
170.3 mi into trip | ~3h in | South School Avenue

Turn left onto South School Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
171 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in | East Center Street

Turn right onto East Center Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.83 one way

$51.65 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $28.35 $56.70
premium $4.56 $30.69 $61.38
diesel $5.61 $37.75 $75.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.3 0 $17.96 $8.21
Efficient EV 42.8 0 $14.96 $6.84
EV Truck/SUV 68.4 0 $23.94 $10.94

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 15, 2026

Origin

Vilonia, AR

Night in Vilonia on Saturday

Local time

11:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, AR

Night in Fayetteville on Saturday

Local time

11:43 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

3h 1m 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?

The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 93% of the journey taking place on interstates and major roads like I-40 and I-49. You'll encounter one significant uninterrupted stretch of 113.9 miles on I-40, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. While largely a highway experience, the inclusion of State Highway 64 provides a slight variation. This route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B smoothly and directly.

93% 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: 113.9 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 126.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 126.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 167.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 171 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 113.9 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 126.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 167.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles (AR 180 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 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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