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

211.1 miles 339.7 km · straight line
237.6 miles actual route 382.3 km · driving distance
4h 24min estimated drive time
$23 - $28 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Kansas City?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Kansas City is 211.1 miles (339.7 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located N of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 237.6 miles, taking about 4h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Kansas City in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 24min $23 - $28 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 17min $19–$36* Budget
Train ~4h 11min $29–$83* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 70 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 118 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM