Fayetteville, Arkansas to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1038.6 miles 1671.4 km · straight line
1246.3 miles estimated 2005.7 km · driving distance
25h 4min estimated drive time
$120 - $148 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
309° NW bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Yellowstone?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Yellowstone is 1038.6 miles (1671.4 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NW of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1246.3 miles, taking about 25h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 4min $120 - $148 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 5min $100–$187* Budget
Train ~32h 35min $150–$436* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 346 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients