How far is Oakboro, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Oakboro, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
105.61 mi
02h 06m
Flight
82.83 mi
133.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.83 mi
Kilometers
133.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.61 mi
Kilometers
169.97 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, May 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Oakboro
Sat, May 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakboro
2026-05-23T07:34
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, May 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakboro
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
Dobbins Heights
NC

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

From Oakboro
51.2 mi
01h 03m
To Fayetteville
54.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1666 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2040 ft · 26 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Addor Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashemont Road

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashemont Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Raeford Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · South Raeford Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
23.3 mi · 22%
Fayetteville Road
21.8 mi · 21%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 12%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 10%
South Raeford Road
9.53 mi · 9%
I 73 North
5.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue straight

22.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dobbins Heights
01h 03m from Oakboro
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Dobbins Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Oakboro and 54.4 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Dobbins Heights

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

41 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

62 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

75 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakboro and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 82.83 mi (133.3 km).

Oakboro

#1 Oakboro

City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,928
Coordinates35.2257000, -80.3289500
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-80.328951, 35.225699)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.11 L · about $14.77
Round trip
$29.55
7.46 gal · 28.22 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.77 $29.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.52 $33.04
Premium $4.78 $17.82 $35.64
Diesel $5.62 $20.98 $41.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakboro and Fayetteville. The current time is 07:34:49.

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.