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

469.3 miles 755.2 km · straight line
563.1 miles estimated 906.2 km · driving distance
11h 20min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Fayetteville, Arkansas?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Fayetteville, Arkansas is 469.3 miles (755.2 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, Arkansas is located WSW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 563.1 miles, taking about 11h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Fayetteville, Arkansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 20min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 36min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 46min $68–$197* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Fayetteville, Arkansas

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients