How far is Murfreesboro, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 158.4 miles (255 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Fayetteville.
-
1
Start on East Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
-
2
Turn right
13.2 mi · 19 min
-
3
Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road
10.6 mi · 19 min · Jackson Bypass Road
-
4
At the end of the road, turn right
5.2 mi · 6 min
-
5
Keep slight right
849 ft · 19 sec
-
6
Continue on State Highway 46
34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 46
-
7
Take the exit straight
1327 ft · 32 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
120.2 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
5.6 mi · 7 min
-
10
Turn right onto Grove Street
938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street
-
11
Turn left onto B Street
1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street
-
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street
2 m · 1 sec · Person Street
-
13
Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street
-
14
Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street
-
15
Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
47 m · 2 sec · Market Square
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Fayetteville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
120 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 158.4 miles (255 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Elm City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Murfreesboro and 79.2 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Elm City
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 Elm City.
Wilson
Rocky Mount
Goldsboro, NC
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 138.49 mi (222.88 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,868 |
| Coordinates | 36.4423800, -77.0985800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
| Population | 211,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.0526600, -78.8783600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $22.14 | $44.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
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 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.