Fayetteville, Arkansas to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

441 miles 709.8 km · straight line
516.5 miles actual route 831.3 km · driving distance
10h 7min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Houston?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Houston is 441 miles (709.8 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located S of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 516.5 miles, taking about 10h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Houston in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, Arkansas and Houston. 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 Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 7min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 8min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 37min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Houston

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM