Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lafayette, Louisiana is 421.9 miles (679 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located SSE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 506.3 miles, taking about 10h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana.

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 Lafayette, Louisiana. 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.