How far is Red Oak, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Red Oak, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
95.19 mi
01h 30m
Flight
87.32 mi
140.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.32 mi
Kilometers
140.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.19 mi
Kilometers
153.19 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Red Oak
Sat, May 30, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Oak
2026-05-30T04:27
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Oak
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
Selma
NC

Town of the United States

From Red Oak
47.5 mi
00h 45m
To Fayetteville
47.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Red Oak Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Red Oak Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Dortches Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dortches Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  5. 5

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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 36 sec · B Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Oak 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dortches Boulevard
86.5 mi · 91%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 6%
Red Oak Boulevard
1.82 mi · 2%
Person Street
0.54 mi · 1%
B Street
0.33 mi
Grove Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Dortches Boulevard

Merge slight left

85.1 mi · 01h 36m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
00h 45m from Red Oak
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Red Oak and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance 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 Red Oak to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Red Oak and 47.7 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Red Oak and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Selma

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

1 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

33 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Wilson

40 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

42 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Oak and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 87.32 mi (140.53 km).

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#1 Red Oak

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

Population3,492
Coordinates36.0384900, -77.9063700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Red Oak Boulevard (-77.90636, 36.038498)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.31 $26.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.88 $29.76
Premium $4.78 $16.05 $32.11
Diesel $5.62 $18.90 $37.79

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Oak and Fayetteville. The current time is 04:27:26.

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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.