Fayetteville, Arkansas to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

280.4 miles 451.3 km · straight line
350.5 miles estimated 564.1 km · driving distance
7h 3min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from St. Louis?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to St. Louis is 280.4 miles (451.3 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 350.5 miles, taking about 7h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and St. Louis in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 3min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 28min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 42min $42–$123* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients