Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

355.9 miles 572.8 km · straight line
427.1 miles estimated 687.4 km · driving distance
8h 36min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
338° NNW bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lincoln, Nebraska is 355.9 miles (572.8 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located NNW of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 427.1 miles, taking about 8h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, Arkansas and Lincoln, Nebraska. 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 Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 36min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 19min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 10min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients