How far is Fayetteville, NC from Denton, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Denton, NC is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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 Fayetteville and Denton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Denton.
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Start on Market Square
15 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street
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Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Continue on Murchison Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
8.5 mi · 13 min · North Bragg Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24: Carthage
20.4 mi · 30 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street
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Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · McReynolds Street
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Turn right onto Plank Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Old Plank Road
1840 ft · 47 sec · Old Plank Road
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the ramp right
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Lexington
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Lexington
1265 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Asheboro Bypass
2.7 mi · 3 min · Asheboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 49: Charlotte
962 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight right onto NC 49 South: Charlotte
89 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Union Church Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Union Church 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 Farmer Denton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Farmer Denton Road
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Continue on Farmer Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmer Road
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Continue on East 1st Street
1512 ft · 42 sec · East 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
139 m · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Salisbury Street
731 ft · 15 sec · West Salisbury Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Salisbury Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Denton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NC 24
Take the exit slight right toward NC 24: Carthage
20.4 mi · 00h 30m
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 Fayetteville and Sunny near Denton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Denton?
The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 48.5 miles from Fayetteville and 48.5 miles from Denton.
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 16.5 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Denton.
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 Fayetteville and Denton. Straight-line distance: 80.47 mi (129.5 km).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
| Population | 211,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.0526600, -78.8783600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denton
Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,700 |
| Coordinates | 35.6334700, -80.1158800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denton (-80.11588, 35.63347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.55 | $27.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.23 | $38.47 |
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 18, 2026
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