Fayetteville, Arkansas to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

993.2 miles 1598.4 km · straight line
1191.9 miles estimated 1918.1 km · driving distance
23h 59min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Norfolk, Virginia is 993.2 miles (1598.4 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located E of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1191.9 miles, taking about 23h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 59min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 47min $95–$179* Budget
Train ~31h 11min $143–$417* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 331 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients