Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lansing, Michigan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

688.5 miles 1108.1 km · straight line
826.2 miles estimated 1329.7 km · driving distance
16h 37min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Lansing, Michigan?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lansing, Michigan is 688.5 miles (1108.1 km) as the crow flies. Lansing, Michigan is located NE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 826.2 miles, taking about 16h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Lansing, Michigan in Michigan.

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 Lansing, Michigan. 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 Lansing, Michigan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 37min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 56min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 36min $99–$289* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Lansing, Michigan

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Lansing, Michigan
42.73°N, 84.56°W
America/Detroit
260m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients