How far is Fayetteville, NC from Waynesville, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Waynesville, NC is about 291.2 miles (468.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Waynesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Waynesville.
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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
20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue on Boone Trail Road
2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road
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Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left
25.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 276: Waynesville, Brevard
875 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Russ Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Russ Avenue
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Continue on Walnut Street
684 ft · 14 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
655 ft · 16 sec · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2171 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Waynesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
153 mi · 02h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Waynesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Waynesville?
The road trip is about 291.2 miles (468.7 km) and usually takes 05h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Fayetteville and 145.8 miles from Waynesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.72 one way or $81.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Waynesville.
Stop Ideas Near Mocksville
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 Mocksville.
Salisbury
Lexington
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Waynesville. Straight-line distance: 233.8 mi (376.26 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 Waynesville
City in North Carolina
| Population | 10,557 |
| Coordinates | 35.4887100, -82.9887500 |
| Altitude | 837 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waynesville (-82.98875, 35.48871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $40.72 | $81.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $45.53 | $91.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $49.12 | $98.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $57.81 | $115.63 |
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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