Fayetteville, Arkansas to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

356.6 miles 573.9 km · straight line
427.9 miles estimated 688.7 km · driving distance
8h 37min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Springfield, Illinois is 356.6 miles (573.9 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located NE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 427.9 miles, taking about 8h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

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 Springfield, Illinois. 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 Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 37min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 20min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 11min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients