Fayetteville, Arkansas to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

867.7 miles 1396.4 km · straight line
1073.7 miles actual route 1728 km · driving distance
19h 30min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Raleigh?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Raleigh is 867.7 miles (1396.4 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1073.7 miles, taking about 19h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 30min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 24min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~25h 21min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 289 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM