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

814.1 miles 1310.2 km · straight line
976.9 miles estimated 1572.2 km · driving distance
19h 39min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Grand Junction?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Grand Junction is 814.1 miles (1310.2 km) as the crow flies. Grand Junction is located WNW of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 976.9 miles, taking about 19h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Grand Junction in Colorado.

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 Junction. 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 Junction

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 39min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 35min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 33min $117–$342* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Grand Junction

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 271 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients