Fayetteville, Arkansas to Marion, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

434.8 miles 699.7 km · straight line
521.7 miles estimated 839.6 km · driving distance
10h 30min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Marion, Iowa?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Marion, Iowa is 434.8 miles (699.7 km) as the crow flies. Marion, Iowa is located NNE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 521.7 miles, taking about 10h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Marion, Iowa in Iowa.

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 Marion, Iowa. 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 Marion, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 30min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 36min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 59min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Marion, Iowa

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Marion, Iowa
42.03°N, 91.60°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients