Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
1:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Lake Lure, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
220.6 mi
355 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
★
6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, NC
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Lake Lure, NC
Niki Clark
Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Lake Lure, NC covers 220.6 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hay Street, Highland Avenue, Arsenal Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.3 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hay Street | — | — |
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| Arsenal Avenue | — | — |
| Raeford Road | — | — |
| Fayetteville Road | — | — |
| Wayside Road | — | — |
| Plank Road | — | — |
| Army Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hay Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Lake Lure, NC.
1
Start on Market Square
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
2
Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hay Street
3
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
Arsenal Avenue
5
Continue on Raeford Road
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Raeford Road
6
Continue on Fayetteville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
7
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayside Road
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Plank Road
9
Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Army Road
10
Continue on Ashemont Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
11
Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ashemont Road
13
Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ashemont Road
14
Turn right onto Addor Road
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Addor Road
15
Turn left
21 mi
·
24 min
16
Turn right onto East Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Green Street
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Broad Avenue
18
Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Caswell Street
19
Continue on Salisbury Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
20
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
21
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
22
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
23
Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Marshville Boulevard
24
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Monroe Expressway
26
Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Independence Boulevard
27
Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Independence Expressway
28
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
29
Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
John Belk Freeway
30
Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 27: Freedom Drive
31
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
32
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
29 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
34
Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
35
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
36
Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi
·
17 min
·
East Dixon Boulevard
37
Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
16 mi
·
17 min
·
West Dixon Boulevard
38
Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
39
Take the exit slight right toward NC 9: Mill Spring, New Prospect, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NC 9: Mill Spring, New Prospect, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock
40
Turn right
12 mi
·
19 min
41
At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Memorial Highway
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.3 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.3 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Lure, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fayetteville, NC
This is one driving day of about 220.6 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Fayetteville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110.3 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.50 one way
$68.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $37.72 | $75.44 |
| premium | $4.70 | $40.83 | $81.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.71 | $97.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.16 | $10.59 |
| Efficient EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.30 | $8.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.2 | 1 | $30.88 | $14.12 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lake Lure, NC
Afternoon in Lake Lure on Saturday
Local time
1:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Monroe, NC
110 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
220.6 mi in 4h 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Hay Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Lake Lure, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Fayetteville, NC
Full guide →Fayetteville is a city in Cumberland County, in the western part of the North Carolina Coastal Plain region. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best known as the home of Fort Bragg/Liberty/Bragg (the name of which changed thrice in as many years,) a major U.S. Army installation northwest of the city. Fayetteville has received the prestigious All-America City Award from the National Civic League three times. According to the 2020 United States Census estimate, the city has a population of 208,501. It ranks as the sixth-largest municipality in North Carolina. With an estimated population of 529,252, the Fayetteville metropolitan area is the largest in southeastern North Carolina, and the fifth-largest in the state.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 220.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Lake Lure, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Lake Lure, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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