Cleveland, Tennessee to Fayetteville, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

524.8 miles 844.6 km · straight line
629.8 miles estimated 1013.5 km · driving distance
12h 40min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Fayetteville, Arkansas?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Fayetteville, Arkansas is 524.8 miles (844.6 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, Arkansas is located W of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 629.8 miles, taking about 12h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Tennessee in Tennessee 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 Cleveland, Tennessee 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 Cleveland, Tennessee to Fayetteville, Arkansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 40min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 12min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 28min $76–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & Fayetteville, Arkansas

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m 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 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients