Enter your search query in the box below.

Fayetteville Arkansas Map

Explore Fayetteville, Arkansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Fayetteville, Arkansas

How to Use This Fayetteville, Arkansas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fayetteville, Arkansas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Arkansas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Fayetteville.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityFayetteville
StateArkansas (AR)
CountyWashington County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude36.071455
Longitude-94.166564
Population93,949
Density670.0 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes72701, 72704, 72702, 72703
Area Code479
County SeatFayetteville
School DistrictFayetteville School District

About Fayetteville, Arkansas

Fayetteville is a locality in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 93,949. The population density is 670.0 people per km². Fayetteville is located at 36.0715°N, 94.1666°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Fayetteville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 72701, 72704, 72702.

Fayetteville occupies a landscape defined by the quiet complexity of interior highlands where the earth rises into broad, wooded elevations. It lies 8.7 miles south of Springdale, AR (from Springdale, AR: bearing 191°T), and is situated 5.2 miles east-northeast of Farmington. The air here carries a weight of moisture that softens the edges of the horizon, particularly when the afternoon light catches the dense canopy of hardwood trees that dominate the terrain. While the topography is characterized by persistent, uneven ground, the proximity of Scull Creek provides a modest, rhythmic presence to the land, tracing its path through the lower reaches of the local geography. Further out, the silhouette of Parricks Ridge defines the distant skyline, offering a jagged contrast to the more immediate, gentle inclines that define the immediate surroundings of Fayetteville.

Settlement in Fayetteville grew from a modest initial gathering of pioneers who recognized the potential of the fertile, sheltered soil in this part of the country. Early inhabitants focused on establishing a permanent foothold, building structures that reflected the utilitarian needs of a developing frontier society. Over time, these foundational efforts matured into a stable, organized center of gravity for the region, gradually expanding outward from the original village core. Today, the historical progression of Fayetteville remains visible in the architecture of the downtown square, which serves as a quiet reminder of the persistent, deliberate labor of those who first cleared the land.

Economic life in Fayetteville is anchored by a diverse array of professional sectors, ranging from large-scale corporate logistics to a vibrant, locally driven retail environment. The presence of the University of Arkansas exerts a profound influence on the local infrastructure, necessitating a modern, interconnected network of roads and facilities that accommodate a substantial population of students and faculty. This academic institution drives much of the regional innovation, fostering a climate where research and specialized industry can flourish side by side. Daily commerce in Fayetteville is bolstered by this institutional stability, creating a reliable, steady pulse of activity that sustains both the professional workforce and the surrounding small businesses.

Cultural life in Fayetteville finds its most energetic expression in the spirited following of collegiate athletics, where the local teams command a level of devotion that permeates the public consciousness. Major annual festivals and seasonal gatherings bring residents together, transforming public spaces like the Yvonne Richardson Community Center into hubs of shared activity and social engagement. Beyond these organized events, the proximity of natural features like Lake Lucille offers a quiet refuge for those seeking a slower pace of life amidst the greenery. Fayetteville is also shaped by the contributions of notable individuals, including figures such as Bill Clinton, who began his political journey here, forever weaving his presence into the local narrative and the broader understanding of the town’s character.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Wilson Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 045° NE
  • Blue Diamonds (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 339° N
  • UARK Bowl (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 190° S
  • Pond Gallery (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 152° SE
  • World Peace Fountain (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 153° SE
  • Brooks-Hummel Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 050° NE
  • Lewis Soccer Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 310° NW
  • Walker Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 166° S
  • University of Arkansas Arthropod Museum (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 226° SW
  • Mandrell Amphitheater (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 020° N
  • White River Park (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 147° SE
  • AMC Fiesta Square 16 (Cinema) — 2.7 mi, 021° N
  • Comic Book & Superhero Toy Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 014° N
  • Ozark National Forest (National Forest) — 9.5 mi, 306° NW · 1.1M acres
  • Ada Post Office Site (Registered Battlefield) — 9.8 mi, 233° SW

Latest News: Fayetteville

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News

Loading news-world…

About This Fayetteville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Coordinates: 36.071455, -94.166564. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Fayetteville includes the ZIP code (72701, 72704, 72702), telephone area code (479), county seat of Washington County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Fayetteville School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.