Fayetteville, Arkansas to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

495.3 miles 797.1 km · straight line
594.3 miles estimated 956.5 km · driving distance
11h 57min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from West Lafayette?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to West Lafayette is 495.3 miles (797.1 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located NE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 594.3 miles, taking about 11h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and West Lafayette in Indiana.

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 West Lafayette. 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 West Lafayette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 57min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 20min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 21min $71–$208* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & West Lafayette

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
West Lafayette
40.43°N, 86.91°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients