Fayetteville, Arkansas to Pekin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Pekin?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Pekin is 395.9 miles (637.1 km) as the crow flies. Pekin is located NE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 475 miles, taking about 9h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Pekin in Illinois.

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 Pekin. 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.