Fayetteville, Arkansas to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

505.4 miles 813.3 km · straight line
586.2 miles actual route 943.4 km · driving distance
11h 11min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Indianapolis?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Indianapolis is 505.4 miles (813.3 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located ENE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 586.2 miles, taking about 11h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Indianapolis in Indiana.

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 Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 11min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 25min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~14h 32min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM