Fayetteville, Arkansas to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

486.4 miles 782.8 km · straight line
603.5 miles actual route 971.2 km · driving distance
11h 26min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Louisville?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Louisville is 486.4 miles (782.8 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located ENE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 603.5 miles, taking about 11h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Louisville 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 Louisville. 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 Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 26min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 43min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~10h 52min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Louisville

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM