Fayetteville, Arkansas to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Owensboro?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Owensboro is 406.6 miles (654.3 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located ENE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 487.9 miles, taking about 9h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Owensboro in Kentucky.

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 Owensboro. 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.