How far is Denton, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Denton, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Moore County, North Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denton and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denton and Fayetteville.
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Start on West Salisbury Street
731 ft · 22 sec · West Salisbury Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
139 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1512 ft · 39 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on Farmer Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmer Road
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Continue on Farmer Denton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Farmer Denton Road
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Turn left onto Old NC Highway 49
5.6 mi · 8 min · Old NC Highway 49
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Turn right onto Union Church Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Union Church Road
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East: Siler City
2177 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass
1.9 mi · 2 min · Asheboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 73 South, I 74 East, US 220 South: Rockingham
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
1665 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Little River Road
3111 ft · 1 min · Little River Road
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Continue on West Main Street
13.9 mi · 21 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Old Plank Road
1840 ft · 45 sec · Old Plank Road
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Continue on Plank Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Plank Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street
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Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto NC24-27
19.7 mi · 29 min · NC24-27
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Take the exit right
2864 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 27 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 Denton and Fayetteville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NC24-27
Turn right onto NC24-27
19.7 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Denton and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denton to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Robbins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Denton and 59.3 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denton and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Robbins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robbins.
Southern Pines
Hamlet
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denton and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 80.47 mi (129.5 km).
#1 Denton
Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,700 |
| Coordinates | 35.6334700, -80.1158800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.79 | $33.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.31 | $42.63 |
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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