Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1007.4 miles 1621.3 km · straight line
1208.9 miles estimated 1945.6 km · driving distance
24h 19min estimated drive time
$116 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 1007.4 miles (1621.3 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1208.9 miles, taking about 24h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, Arkansas and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 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.

How to Get from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 19min $116 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 11min $97–$181* Budget
Train ~31h 37min $145–$423* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 336 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients