Fayetteville, Arkansas to Shelbyville, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Shelbyville, Tennessee?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Shelbyville, Tennessee is 433.2 miles (697.2 km) as the crow flies. Shelbyville, Tennessee is located E of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 519.8 miles, taking about 10h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Shelbyville, Tennessee in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Shelbyville, Tennessee. 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.