According to the United States Census Bureau, Fayetteville Township covers an area of 44.5 square miles (115 km2), with 43.4 square miles (112 km2) land and the remaining 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) water.[2] The boundaries of Fayetteville Township are identical to the City of Fayetteville, which has taken from its neighboring township many times. As a result of the expansion of Fayetteville, the boundaries have become gerrymandered and follow the major routes as they leave town.