Charleston, West Virginia to Fayetteville, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Fayetteville, Arkansas?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Fayetteville, Arkansas is 706.5 miles (1137 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, Arkansas is located W of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 847.8 miles, taking about 17h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia 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. 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 Charleston, West Virginia 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.