Fayetteville, Arkansas to Russellville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

79 miles 127.1 km · straight line
98.7 miles estimated 158.9 km · driving distance
1h 59min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
133° SE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Russellville?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Russellville is 79 miles (127.1 km) as the crow flies. Russellville is located SE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.7 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 59min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 23min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 53min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Russellville

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Russellville
35.28°N, 93.13°W
America/Chicago
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 315.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients