Fayetteville, Arkansas to Flagstaff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Flagstaff?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Flagstaff is 982.9 miles (1581.9 km) as the crow flies. Flagstaff is located W of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1179.5 miles, taking about 23h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Flagstaff in Arizona.

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 Fayetteville, Arkansas and Flagstaff. 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.