Fayetteville, Arkansas to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1031.4 miles 1659.9 km · straight line
1179.4 miles actual route 1898 km · driving distance
21h 8min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Phoenix?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Phoenix is 1031.4 miles (1659.9 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1179.4 miles, taking about 21h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 8min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 22min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~27h 28min $142–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 344 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM