Origin
Red Springs, NC
Morning in Red Springs on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Springs, 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
38m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Springs, NC
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Fayetteville, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Red Springs and Fayetteville, this 26.8-mile drive is a straightforward transit option. Expect to spend about 38 minutes on the road, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via NC 71, US 301, and Gillespie Street to complete the journey. With fuel costs estimated at $4, it is a highly economical route for those traveling across the Southeast. Because the distance is so manageable, you have significant flexibility in your schedule to arrive whenever your plans require.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 71 | 13 mi | 19m |
| US 301 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Gillespie Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 95 Business | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| North Fayetteville Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Eastern Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 71
— 13 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Springs, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
120 ft
·
12 sec
·
4th Avenue
2
Turn left onto NC 211
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto NC 71
12 mi
·
17 min
·
NC 71
4
Turn left onto NC 71
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Fayetteville Street
5
Enter roundabout onto NC 71
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
NC 71
6
Continue on NC 71
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 71
7
Enter roundabout onto US 301
200 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 301
8
Continue on US 301
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 301
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 95 Business; US 301
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 Business; US 301
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 95 Business; US 301
323 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Eastern Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Gillespie Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
253 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Square
13
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 211 / Main Street
Turn left onto NC 211 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NC 71
Turn right onto NC 71
Navigation decision point
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NC 71
Enter roundabout onto NC 71
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 301
Enter roundabout onto US 301
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
26.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Morning in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling in for a 13-mile stretch on NC 71, which represents the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. The experience is functional and direct, lacking the complex turns found on rural backroads. As you transition from the initial highway segments onto US 301 and eventually Gillespie Street, the road environment shifts toward the more developed surroundings of Fayetteville. It is a no-nonsense route designed to get you to your destination efficiently.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on NC 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 71 and US 301. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 211 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 211 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (NC 71): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (NC 71): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 38m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on NC 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 211 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (NC 71): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (NC 71): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fayetteville, NC before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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