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Trip from Lake Lure, NC to Fayetteville, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 55m

Distance

221.4 mi

356 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
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.

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Downtown Lake Lure, NC, NC

Lake Lure, NC

Niki Clark

city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States

Fayetteville, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Lure, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 221.4 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 US 74, Fayetteville Road, Monroe Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on US 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.62 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

110.7 miles from Lake Lure, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 74 26.7 mi 29m
Fayetteville Road 21.8 mi 25m
Monroe Expressway 18.7 mi 21m
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway 17.6 mi 21m
Plank Road 13.1 mi 18m
W. Cliff Martin Highway 12.8 mi 17m
West Dixon Boulevard 12.4 mi 17m
Andrew Jackson Highway 12.1 mi 15m
Longest stretch: US 74 — 26.7 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Lure, NC and Fayetteville, NC.

1

Start on US 64; US 74A; NC 9

1.4 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
2

Turn slight right onto NC 9

12 mi · 19 min · NC 9
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 74 East: Forest City, Rutherfordton
4

Merge onto US 74

27 mi · 29 min · US 74
5

Take the exit onto US 74

12 mi · 17 min · West Dixon Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 74

1.8 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
7

Continue on US 74

6.8 mi · 7 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 7 sec
Toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 85

18 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on I 85

8.5 mi · 10 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 36 Toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

386 ft · 11 sec
Toward NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium Use the left / right lanes.
14

Merge onto NC 16

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Brookshire Boulevard
15

Continue on NC 16

3.6 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 2B Toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17

Merge onto US 74; NC 27

3.3 mi · 4 min · East Independence Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

357 ft · 4 sec · East Independence Boulevard
Toward US 74 East
19

Continue on US 74

2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on US 74

2.4 mi · 3 min · East Independence Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on US 74

4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP

19 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
Exit 255 Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilmington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto US 74

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Use the straight lane.
24

Continue on US 74

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
25

Continue on US 74

2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
26

Continue on US 74

6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
Use the straight lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
28

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salisbury Street
29

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Caswell Street
30

Continue on US 74

10 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 74 BUS
Exit 306 Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro Use the slight right lane.
32

Turn left onto West Green Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Green Street
33

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 end of road, turn left onto Ashemont Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
37

Enter roundabout onto Ashemont Road

135 ft · 2 sec · Ashemont Road
38

Continue on Ashemont Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road
39

Keep slight left at fork onto 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 US 401

0.8 mi · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
Use the straight lane.
44

Continue on US 401

1.4 mi · 1 min · Raeford Road
Use the straight lane.
45

Continue on US 401

9.5 mi · 15 min · South Raeford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
46

Continue on Arsenal Avenue

362 ft · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
47

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Highland Avenue
48

Turn right onto Hay Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hay Street
Use the right lane.
49

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

369 ft · 5 sec · Market Square
50

Arrive at destination

Market Square

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 110.7 miles from Lake Lure, NC, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.7 miles.

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 110.7 miles or 2h 23m 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 55m

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 221.4 miles and 4h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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.
The longest stretch is on US 74 for about 26.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, NC

111 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.

Popular next leg

Monroe, NC to Fayetteville, NC

106 mi · 2h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Boiling Springs, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monroe, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.7 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Bridge

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indian Trail, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.7

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+17048825555

Visit website

French Quarter Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charlotte, North Carolina

2.9 mi

Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor & Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charlotte, North Carolina

2.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Creama Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshville, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 126.5

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17048908646

Visit website

Summit Coffee On the Plaza

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charlotte, North Carolina

1.9 mi

Hope House Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest City, North Carolina

2.9 mi

The Bridge

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.7

Indian Trail, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+17048825555

Visit website

French Quarter Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 94.9

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17043771715

Visit website

Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor & Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 94.9

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+17045953344

Visit website

Creama Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 126.5

Marshville, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17048908646

Visit website

Summit Coffee On the Plaza

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.9

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19804985414

Visit website

Hope House Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31.6

Forest City, North Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+18283672326

Visit website

CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 94.9

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17049102249

Visit website

Hdmona Cafe Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 110.7

Matthews, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17046285072

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 205.5

Raeford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 142.3

Wadesboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 221.4

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 221.4

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 221.4

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+33172676914

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 158.1

Lilesville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 205.5

Raeford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 205.5

Raeford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fayetteville Area CVB

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 221.4

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19104835311

Visit website

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 221.4

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19104860221

Visit website

NASCAR Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 94.9

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17046544400

Visit website

Ray’s Splash Planet

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 94.9

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19803144729

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 61.6 and 156.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
61.6 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
8
88.5 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 36 Toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Ch...
9
88.7 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Toward NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brooksh...
9
105.6 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilmington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 255 Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilm...
9
156.1 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in | US 74 BUS

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 306 Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business Ea...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.62 one way

$69.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $37.86 $75.71
premium $4.70 $40.98 $81.95
diesel $5.61 $48.88 $97.76

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: 77.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Franklin Square - Tesla Supercharger

Gastonia, NC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Circle K - Gastonia, NC

Gastonia, NC

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

1901 E Franklin Blvd

Gastonia, NC

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Food Lion - Tuckaseegee

Charlotte, NC

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

City of Lowell

Lowell, NC

EV Connect

2 DCFC

FasCharge 17385 Market Express Shell Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

RED_E

2 DCFC

TOWN HALL STN DALLAS NC

Dallas, NC

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Caromont Regional Medical Center

Gastonia, NC

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

EV Connect: 2 CIRCLE_K: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Tesla: 1 eVgo Network: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.4 0 $23.25 $10.63
Efficient EV 55.4 0 $19.37 $8.86
EV Truck/SUV 88.6 1 $31.00 $14.17

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lake Lure, NC

Morning in Lake Lure on Sunday

Local time

11:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, NC

Morning in Fayetteville on Sunday

Local time

11:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Monroe, NC

111 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 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?

221.4 mi in 4h 55m — 32% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 74.

32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.7 mi on US 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 61.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 221.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 61.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lake Lure, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Rutherfordton, Spartanburg, Charlotte, Bank Of America Stadium, Wilmington and Asheboro.

Rutherfordton

13.5 mi in | ~22m

Spartanburg

61.5 mi in | ~1h 21m

Charlotte

61.6 mi in | ~1h 21m

Bank Of America Stadium

88.7 mi in | ~1h 53m

Wilmington

105.6 mi in | ~2h 17m | via US 74 BYP

Asheboro

156.1 mi in | ~3h 24m | via US 74 BUS

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 55m. Total distance: 221.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.7 miles on US 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fayetteville, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 61.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Fayetteville, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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