Fayetteville, Arkansas to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1367.5 miles 2200.7 km · straight line
1562.8 miles actual route 2515.1 km · driving distance
27h 13min estimated drive time
$150 - $185 estimated fuel cost
~3h 15min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Long Beach, California is 1367.5 miles (2200.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located W of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1562.8 miles, taking about 27h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 15min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Long Beach, California in California.

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. 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. 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 Long Beach, California. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 13min $150 - $185 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 40min $125–$234* Budget
Train ~35h 23min $188–$547* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 456 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM