How far is Fayetteville, NC from Clemmons, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Clemmons, NC is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.9 mi
02h 43m
Flight
107.83 mi
173.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.83 mi
Kilometers
173.54 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.9 mi
Kilometers
207.45 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clemmons
Sat, May 2, 12:26 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, May 2, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-02T09:43
Arrive Clemmons
Sat, May 2, 12:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Siler City
NC

Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States

From Fayetteville
64.4 mi
01h 21m
To Clemmons
64.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Clemmons.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Clemmons.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard

    1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lewisville, Clemmons

    1015 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lewisville Clemmons Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Clemmons Road

    33 m · 18 sec · Clemmons Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clemmons Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Clemmons.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 34%
I 40 West
28.3 mi · 22%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 16%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 9%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 9%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Siler City
01h 21m from Fayetteville
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fayetteville and Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely near Clemmons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Clemmons?

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Siler City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Fayetteville and 64.4 miles from Clemmons.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fayetteville and Light Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely near Clemmons.

Stop Ideas Near Siler City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Siler City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Siler City.

RAIL

Burlington

41 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

50 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

55 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Clemmons. Straight-line distance: 107.83 mi (173.54 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Clemmons

#2 Clemmons

Town in North Carolina

Population21,089
Coordinates36.0215300, -80.3820000
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Clemmons (-80.382, 36.02153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.05
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.02 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.15 $40.30
Premium $4.78 $21.74 $43.48
Diesel $5.62 $25.59 $51.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Clemmons. The current time is 09:43:19.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.