Charlotte to Fayetteville, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

749.2 miles 1205.7 km · straight line
936.7 miles actual route 1507.4 km · driving distance
17h 12min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Fayetteville, Arkansas?

The distance from Charlotte to Fayetteville, Arkansas is 749.2 miles (1205.7 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, Arkansas is located W of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 936.7 miles, taking about 17h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte 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. 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 Charlotte and Fayetteville, Arkansas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Fayetteville, Arkansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 12min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 38min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~22h 22min $112–$328* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Fayetteville, Arkansas

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM