Asheville to Fayetteville, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

650.6 miles 1047 km · straight line
780.7 miles estimated 1256.4 km · driving distance
15h 42min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Asheville from Fayetteville, Arkansas?

The distance from Asheville to Fayetteville, Arkansas is 650.6 miles (1047 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, Arkansas is located W of Asheville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 780.7 miles, taking about 15h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Asheville in North Carolina and Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Asheville and Fayetteville, Arkansas. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Asheville to Fayetteville, Arkansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 42min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 50min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 25min $94–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Asheville & Fayetteville, Arkansas

Quick Facts

Asheville
35.60°N, 82.55°W
America/New_York
649m elevation
Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients