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

310.7 miles 500.1 km · straight line
372.9 miles estimated 600.1 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Marion, Illinois?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Marion, Illinois is 310.7 miles (500.1 km) as the crow flies. Marion, Illinois is located ENE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.9 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Marion, Illinois in Illinois.

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, Illinois. 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, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Marion, Illinois

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Marion, Illinois
37.73°N, 88.93°W
America/Chicago
129m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients