Fayetteville, Arkansas to Fort Myers: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Fort Myers?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Fort Myers is 972.8 miles (1565.5 km) as the crow flies. Fort Myers is located SE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1167.3 miles, taking about 23h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Fort Myers in Florida.

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 Fayetteville, Arkansas and Fort Myers. 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.