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

515.4 miles 829.4 km · straight line
618.5 miles estimated 995.3 km · driving distance
12h 26min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Montgomery, Alabama is 515.4 miles (829.4 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located ESE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 618.5 miles, taking about 12h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama.

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 Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 26min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 55min $49–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 10min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Montgomery, Alabama

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients