How far is Tyler, TX from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Tyler, TX to Fayetteville, NC is about 1064.4 miles (1713 km), with a travel time of about 19h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 961.1 miles (1546.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 38h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 19h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tyler and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyler and Fayetteville.
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Start on North Broadway Avenue
1685 ft · 40 sec · North Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto East Front Street
27 mi · 31 min · East Front Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 259 Business North
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 259 Business North
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Continue on US Highway 259 North
1.1 km · 44 sec · US Highway 259 North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
225.3 mi · 4 hr 5 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
39.7 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg
85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
127.4 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.5 mi · 31 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
883 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta
3180 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
144.7 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
228.1 mi · 4 hr 10 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Fayetteville
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
77.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on South Eastern Boulevard
98 m · 5 sec · South Eastern Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Gillespie Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
77 m · 4 sec · Market Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tyler and Fayetteville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Carl Sanders Highway
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
228 mi · 04h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tyler and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tyler to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 1064.4 miles (1713 km) and usually takes 19h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bessemer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 530.2 miles from Tyler and 534.1 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 961.1 miles (1546.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $143.44 one way or $286.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 333.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tyler and Fayetteville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tyler and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Bessemer
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 Bessemer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tyler and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 961.09 mi (1546.72 km).
#1 Tyler
The most populous city in Smith County, Texas.
| Population | 108,222 |
| Coordinates | 32.3512600, -95.3010600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1713 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 35h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 26h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.82 | $143.44 | $286.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $161.66 | $323.32 |
| Premium | $4.68 | $175.86 | $351.71 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $212.89 | $425.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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