Fayetteville, Arkansas to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1030.8 miles 1658.9 km · straight line
1237 miles estimated 1990.7 km · driving distance
24h 53min estimated drive time
$119 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Reading, Pennsylvania is 1030.8 miles (1658.9 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1237 miles, taking about 24h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

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 Reading, Pennsylvania. 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 Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 53min $119 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 52min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~32h 21min $148–$433* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
Explore more routes from Reading, Pennsylvania

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 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients