Fayetteville, Arkansas to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

722.9 miles 1163.4 km · straight line
867.5 miles estimated 1396.1 km · driving distance
17h 27min estimated drive time
$83 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Parkersburg?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Parkersburg is 722.9 miles (1163.4 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located ENE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 867.5 miles, taking about 17h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Parkersburg in West 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 Parkersburg. 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 Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 27min $83 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 56min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 41min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Parkersburg
39.27°N, 81.56°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients