How far is Mooresville, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Mooresville, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.8 mi
02h 49m
Flight
114.94 mi
184.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.94 mi
Kilometers
184.98 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.8 mi
Kilometers
249.12 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Mooresville
Tue, May 5, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mooresville
2026-05-05T03:33
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mooresville
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
Troy
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Mooresville
68.4 mi
01h 24m
To Fayetteville
86.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Iredell Avenue

    47 m · 10 sec · West Iredell Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Landis Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Landis Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakridge Farm Highway

    1449 ft · 30 sec · Oakridge Farm Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Landis Highway

    12 mi · 18 min · Landis Highway

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    2349 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1631 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    585 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    23 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    702 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward China Grove Highway

    14 m · 1 sec · China Grove Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto China Grove Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · China Grove Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Organ Church Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Organ Church Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Beatty Ford Road

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Old Beatty Ford Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11.7 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northeast Connector

    2809 ft · 53 sec · Northeast Connector

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Connector

    28 m · 2 sec · Northeast Connector

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Connector

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Connector

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Connector

    53 m · 7 sec · Northeast Connector

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Connector

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Connector

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1235 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Albemarle Road

    1881 ft · 46 sec · Albemarle Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Troy Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 40 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto NC24-27

    19.7 mi · 29 min · NC24-27

  35. 35

    Take the exit right

    2864 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 27 min

  37. 37

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mooresville 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
40 steps
29 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
0 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Road
42.2 mi · 27%
NC24-27
37.8 mi · 24%
Landis Highway
13.7 mi · 9%
Old Beatty Ford Road
7.88 mi · 5%
China Grove Highway
6.28 mi · 4%
Albemarle Road
5.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Troy Road

Continue straight

28.7 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 24m from Mooresville
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mooresville and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Mooresville and 86.4 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 115 miles (185 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mooresville and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

50 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

56 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Lexington

61 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

62 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mooresville and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 114.94 mi (184.98 km).

Mooresville

#1 Mooresville

Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA

Population39,962
Coordinates35.5848600, -80.8100700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.810115, 35.584827)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.68 L · about $21.63
Round trip
$43.25
10.92 gal · 41.36 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.63 $43.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.18 $48.36
Premium $4.78 $26.09 $52.18
Diesel $5.62 $30.71 $61.41

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Mooresville and Fayetteville. The current time is 03:33:30.

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.