How far is Fayetteville, NC from Louisburg, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Louisburg, NC is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Louisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Louisburg.
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Start on Market Square
80 m · 6 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Person Street
1170 ft · 21 sec · Person Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1647 ft · 30 sec · Person Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street
37 m · 2 sec · B Street
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Exit the roundabout onto B Street
1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard
30.8 mi · 36 min · North Eastern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2659 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North, US 401 North: Wake Forest, Louisburg, Capital Blvd
1087 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Louisburg Road
16.4 mi · 23 min · Louisburg Road
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Continue on US 401
2.6 mi · 3 min · US 401
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
87 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Nash Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Nash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Nash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Louisburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Eastern Boulevard
Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard
30.8 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Louisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Louisburg?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Fayetteville and 46 miles from Louisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Louisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Louisburg. Straight-line distance: 79.24 mi (127.53 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 Louisburg
Town in Franklin County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,694 |
| Coordinates | 36.0990400, -78.3011100 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisburg (-78.30111, 36.09904)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
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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