Fayetteville, Arkansas to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Huntsville, Alabama is 436.1 miles (701.9 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located E of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 523.4 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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