Fayetteville, Arkansas to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1402.4 miles 2256.9 km · straight line
1682.9 miles estimated 2708.3 km · driving distance
33h 51min estimated drive time
$162 - $199 estimated fuel cost
~3h 19min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Yosemite?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Yosemite is 1402.4 miles (2256.9 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located WNW of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1682.9 miles, taking about 33h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 19min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas and Yosemite in California.

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 Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 51min $162 - $199 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 37min $135–$252* Budget
Train ~44h 0min $202–$589* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 467 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients