Chicago to Fayetteville, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Fayetteville, Arkansas?
The distance from Chicago to Fayetteville, Arkansas is 532.9 miles (857.7 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, Arkansas is located SW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 639.8 miles, taking about 12h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago 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 Chicago to Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.7 times to circle the Earth's equator