How far is Louisburg, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Louisburg, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.65 mi
01h 40m
Flight
79.24 mi
127.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.24 mi
Kilometers
127.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.65 mi
Kilometers
149.11 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Louisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisburg
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Clayton
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Louisburg
45.2 mi
00h 50m
To Fayetteville
47.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Nash Street

    13 m · 6 sec · West Nash Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    67 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    23.4 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North New Hope Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · North New Hope Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Jones Sausage Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jones Sausage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    2011 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

    3110 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 South
25.8 mi · 28%
I 40 East
14.4 mi · 16%
North New Hope Road
7.47 mi · 8%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
7.36 mi · 8%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 6%
Jones Sausage Road
1.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-95 South

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
00h 50m from Louisburg
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Louisburg and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 45.2 miles from Louisburg and 47.5 miles from Fayetteville.

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 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Louisburg and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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 Clayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 14.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

21 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisburg and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 79.24 mi (127.53 km).

Louisburg

#1 Louisburg

Town in Franklin County, North Carolina

Population3,694
Coordinates36.0990400, -78.3011100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: West Nash Street (-78.301043, 36.099135)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.38 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.54 gal · 24.76 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.48 $28.97
Premium $4.78 $15.62 $31.25
Diesel $5.62 $18.39 $36.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisburg and Fayetteville. The current time is 23:46:21.

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.