Big Sur to Fayetteville, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1537.1 miles 2473.8 km · straight line
1844.6 miles estimated 2968.6 km · driving distance
37h 6min estimated drive time
$178 - $218 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Fayetteville, Arkansas?

The distance from Big Sur to Fayetteville, Arkansas is 1537.1 miles (2473.8 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, Arkansas is located E of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1844.6 miles, taking about 37h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Sur 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 Big Sur to Fayetteville, Arkansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 6min $178 - $218 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 31min $148–$277* Budget
Train ~48h 14min $221–$646* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Fayetteville, Arkansas

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m 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 512 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients