Detroit to Fayetteville, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Detroit from Fayetteville, Arkansas?

The distance from Detroit to Fayetteville, Arkansas is 734.9 miles (1182.7 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, Arkansas is located WSW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 864.3 miles, taking about 16h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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.