Farmington, New Mexico to Fayetteville, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

782.7 miles 1259.6 km · straight line
939.2 miles estimated 1511.5 km · driving distance
18h 54min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Fayetteville, Arkansas?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Fayetteville, Arkansas is 782.7 miles (1259.6 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, Arkansas is located E of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 939.2 miles, taking about 18h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Farmington, New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico to Fayetteville, Arkansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 54min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 41min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~24h 34min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Fayetteville, Arkansas

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m 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 261 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients