Origin
Lake Lure, NC
Afternoon in Lake Lure on Saturday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Lure, NC to Fayetteville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
231.7 mi
373 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Lure, NC
Niki Clark
Fayetteville, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Lure, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 231.7 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 74 East, West Dixon Boulevard, Andrew Jackson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.23 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
115.8 miles from Lake Lure, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 74 East | — | — |
| West Dixon Boulevard | — | — |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | — | — |
| Senator J | — | — |
| I 85 | — | — |
| I 85 North | — | — |
| Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway | — | — |
| Cameron Morrison Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 74 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Lure, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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Memorial Highway
2
Turn slight right
12 mi
·
19 min
3
Take the ramp left toward US 74 East: Forest City, Rutherfordton
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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US 74 East: Forest City, Rutherfordton
4
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
29 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard
12 mi
·
17 min
·
West Dixon Boulevard
6
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
7
Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
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Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
8
Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
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I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
10
Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
18 mi
·
21 min
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Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
11
Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge
8.5 mi
·
10 min
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Cameron Morrison Bridge
12
Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte
13
Keep slight right to continue on NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium
387 ft
·
11 sec
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NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium
14
Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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Brookshire Boulevard
15
Continue on Brookshire Freeway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Brookshire Freeway
16
Take the exit slight left toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard
17
Merge slight right onto East Independence Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Independence Expressway
18
Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard
358 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
19
Continue on East Independence Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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East Independence Expressway
20
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Independence Boulevard
21
Continue on Independence Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Independence Boulevard
22
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
19 mi
·
21 min
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Monroe Expressway
23
Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
24
Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Marshville Boulevard
25
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
26
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
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W. Cliff Martin Highway
27
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
28
Continue on Salisbury Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
29
Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Caswell Street
30
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
5.3 mi
·
7 min
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I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
32
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Green Street
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Fayetteville Road
34
Turn right onto Addor Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Addor Road
35
Continue on Addor Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Addor Road
36
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashemont Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ashemont Road
37
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ashemont Road
38
Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
39
Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
40
Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Army Road
41
Continue on Plank Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Plank Road
42
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayside Road
43
Turn left onto Fayetteville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
44
Continue on Raeford Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Raeford Road
45
Continue on South Raeford Road
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
South Raeford Road
46
Continue on Arsenal Avenue
361 ft
·
11 sec
·
Arsenal Avenue
47
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Highland Avenue
48
Turn right onto Hay Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hay Street
49
Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
371 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Square
50
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 115.8 miles from Lake Lure, NC, or about 2h 6m 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 51 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.8 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Lure, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Lake Lure, NC
This is one driving day of about 231.7 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Lake Lure, 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
116 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.8 miles from Lake Lure, 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
$36.23 one way
$72.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $39.62 | $79.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $42.88 | $85.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.16 | $102.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.33 | $11.12 |
| Efficient EV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.27 | $9.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.44 | $14.83 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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
Fayetteville, NC
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Monroe, NC
116 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 13m 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?
231.7 mi in 4h 13m 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.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: US 74 East.
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 13m 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 Lake Lure, NC to Fayetteville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 13m. Total distance: 231.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m 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 Lake Lure, NC to Fayetteville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Fayetteville, 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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