Fayetteville, Arkansas to Grand Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1001.2 miles 1611.2 km · straight line
1201.4 miles estimated 1933.4 km · driving distance
24h 10min estimated drive time
$116 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Grand Canyon?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Grand Canyon is 1001.2 miles (1611.2 km) as the crow flies. Grand Canyon is located W of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1201.4 miles, taking about 24h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon. 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas to Grand Canyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 10min $116 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 0min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~31h 25min $144–$420* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Grand Canyon

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 334 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients