How far is Kill Devil Hills, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Kill Devil Hills, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.51 mi
03h 57m
Flight
192.29 mi
309.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.29 mi
Kilometers
309.46 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.51 mi
Kilometers
388.68 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Kill Devil Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kill Devil Hills
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kill Devil Hills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Parmele
NC

Human settlement in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Kill Devil Hills
116.4 mi
01h 58m
To Fayetteville
125.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Kill Devil Hills Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Thursday
Using Manteo as the closest live forecast in the Dare County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kill Devil Hills and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kill Devil Hills and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Creek Street

    646 ft · 31 sec · Creek Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1263 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Croatan Highway

    9.8 mi · 16 min · North Croatan Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Virginia Dare Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Baum Bridge

    20.7 mi · 28 min · Washington Baum Bridge

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 42: Wilson, Ahoskie

    1601 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    11.3 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    129 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kill Devil Hills and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Baum Bridge
108 mi · 45%
NC 42
76.3 mi · 32%
North Croatan Highway
9.84 mi · 4%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 2%
South Virginia Dare Trail
1.37 mi · 1%
Person Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Washington Baum Bridge

Keep slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
192.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parmele
01h 58m from Kill Devil Hills
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kill Devil Hills and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kill Devil Hills to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Parmele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Kill Devil Hills and 125.1 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.75 one way or $67.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kill Devil Hills and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Parmele

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Parmele and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.3 mi away

Historic Town Hall

Bethel , NC
141 W Railroad St, Bethel, NC 27812
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Town of Tarboro
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Town of Tarboro

Tarboro , NC
500 N Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Williamston Water Collection

Williamston , NC
106 E Main St, Williamston, NC 27892
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parmele.

BUS

Greenville, NC

23 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Rocky Mount

46 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

55 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

68 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kill Devil Hills and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 192.29 mi (309.46 km).

Kill Devil Hills

#1 Kill Devil Hills

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population7,413
Coordinates36.0307200, -75.6760100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Creek Street (-75.67581, 36.030799)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.26 L · about $33.75
Round trip
$67.50
17.04 gal · 64.52 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.75 $67.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.74 $75.47
Premium $4.78 $40.71 $81.42
Diesel $5.62 $47.92 $95.83

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kill Devil Hills and Fayetteville. The current time is 01:58:44.

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.