Bloomington, Illinois to Fayetteville, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Fayetteville, Arkansas?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Fayetteville, Arkansas is 414.3 miles (666.8 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, Arkansas is located SW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 497.2 miles, taking about 10h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Bloomington, Illinois 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.