How far is Fayetteville, NC from Dunn, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Dunn, NC is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.35 mi
00h 32m
Flight
23.21 mi
37.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.21 mi
Kilometers
37.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.35 mi
Kilometers
40.8 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunn
Tue, May 26, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, May 26, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-26T08:07
Arrive Dunn
Tue, May 26, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wade
NC

City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Fayetteville
12.7 mi
00h 16m
To Dunn
12.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    80 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Person Street

    1170 ft · 21 sec · Person Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1647 ft · 30 sec · Person Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street

    37 m · 2 sec · B Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto B Street

    1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

    22.5 mi · 27 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pope Rd

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Spring Branch Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Spring Branch Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward US 421, NC 55: Dunn, Clinton, Newton Grove

    3233 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Cumberland Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Cumberland Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cumberland Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
22.5 mi · 89%
East Cumberland Street
0.89 mi · 4%
US 421
0.61 mi · 2%
Person Street
0.53 mi · 2%
B Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Pope Rd
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Eastern Boulevard

Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

22.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wade
00h 16m from Fayetteville
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Fayetteville and 12.7 miles from Dunn.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunn.

Stop Ideas Near Wade

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wade, 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 Wade.

RAIL

Fayetteville

18 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

58 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

60 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

68 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Dunn. Straight-line distance: 23.21 mi (37.35 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Dunn

City in North Carolina

Population9,684
Coordinates35.3062700, -78.6089000
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Dunn (-78.6089, 35.30627)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.13
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.56 $7.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.99 $7.97
Premium $4.78 $4.30 $8.60
Diesel $5.62 $5.06 $10.12

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Dunn. The current time is 08:07:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.