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

929.4 miles 1495.8 km · straight line
1115.4 miles estimated 1795 km · driving distance
22h 26min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
79° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Richmond, Virginia is 929.4 miles (1495.8 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ENE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1115.4 miles, taking about 22h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Richmond, Virginia. 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, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 26min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 55min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~29h 10min $134–$390* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 310 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients