Fayetteville, Arkansas to Fresno, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1421.8 miles 2288.2 km · straight line
1672.5 miles actual route 2691.7 km · driving distance
29h 12min estimated drive time
$161 - $198 estimated fuel cost
~3h 22min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Fresno, California?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Fresno, California is 1421.8 miles (2288.2 km) as the crow flies. Fresno, California is located W of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1672.5 miles, taking about 29h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 22min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Fresno, California in California.

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 Fresno, California. 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.

How to Get from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Fresno, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 12min $161 - $198 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 2min $134–$251* Budget
Train ~37h 58min $201–$585* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Fresno, California

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 474 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM