How far is Cullowhee, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Cullowhee, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cullowhee and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cullowhee and Fayetteville.
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Start on Old Cullowhee Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Old Cullowhee Road
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
89 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asheville Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Asheville Highway
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Continue on Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
21.3 mi · 28 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
184.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
44.7 mi · 55 min
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Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
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Continue straight
29.5 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Bragg Boulevard
2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hay Street
2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
113 m · 6 sec · Market Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cullowhee and Fayetteville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
184 mi · 03h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cullowhee to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km) and usually takes 05h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Cullowhee and 157 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.85 one way or $87.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Statesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cullowhee and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 243.37 mi (391.67 km).
#1 Cullowhee
Township in Jackson County, North Carolina
| Population | 6,228 |
| Coordinates | 35.3137100, -83.1765300 |
| Altitude | 645 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
| Population | 211,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.0526600, -78.8783600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $43.85 | $87.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $49.03 | $98.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $52.89 | $105.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $62.26 | $124.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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