Fayetteville, Arkansas to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Iowa City?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Iowa City is 411.8 miles (662.7 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located NNE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 494.1 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Iowa City in Iowa.

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 Iowa City. 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.