Drive or Fly: Charlotte, NC to Dunn, NC?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumAt this distance, driving is almost always faster and cheaper door-to-door.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 29m
Distance
158.3 mi
Total Cost
$68
CO2
64 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 5m
15m in the air
Air Distance
126 mi
Total Cost
$125
CO2
32 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
Flight Data
Service
Connecting only
On-Time
90.9%
Cancellation
9.1%
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 29m | 3h 5m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $68 | $125 |
| Carbon footprint | 64 kg CO2 | 32 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | 91% on-time |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 74, I 295, US 1
via NC 49, US 421, US 421; NC 27
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Charlotte, NC to Dunn, NC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.