Fayetteville, Arkansas to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

556.9 miles 896.3 km · straight line
668.3 miles estimated 1075.6 km · driving distance
13h 27min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Richmond, Kentucky is 556.9 miles (896.3 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located ENE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668.3 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, Arkansas and Richmond, Kentucky. 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 Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 27min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 8min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 29min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients