Fayetteville, Arkansas to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

617.8 miles 994.2 km · straight line
741.3 miles estimated 1193 km · driving distance
14h 55min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Minneapolis?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Minneapolis is 617.8 miles (994.2 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located N of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 741.3 miles, taking about 14h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, Arkansas and Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 55min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 54min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 24min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients