Fayetteville, Arkansas to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

411.7 miles 662.5 km · straight line
529.5 miles actual route 852.1 km · driving distance
9h 21min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Nashville?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Nashville is 411.7 miles (662.5 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located E of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 529.5 miles, taking about 9h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Nashville in Tennessee.

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 Nashville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 21min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 13min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~8h 53min $64–$185* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Nashville

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM