Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

549.3 miles 884 km · straight line
659.2 miles estimated 1060.8 km · driving distance
13h 16min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lexington, Kentucky is 549.3 miles (884 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located ENE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 659.2 miles, taking about 13h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, Arkansas and Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 16min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 55min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 15min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients