Fayetteville, Arkansas to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

427.8 miles 688.4 km · straight line
513.3 miles estimated 826.1 km · driving distance
10h 20min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Madison, Alabama is 427.8 miles (688.4 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located E of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 513.3 miles, taking about 10h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Madison, Alabama in Alabama.

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. 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 Madison, Alabama. 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 Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 20min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 24min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 49min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Madison, Alabama
34.70°N, 86.75°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients