Chicago to Fayetteville, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

667.5 miles 1074.3 km · straight line
809.1 miles actual route 1302.2 km · driving distance
15h 50min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Fayetteville, North Carolina?

The distance from Chicago to Fayetteville, North Carolina is 667.5 miles (1074.3 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, North Carolina is located SE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 809.1 miles, taking about 15h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Fayetteville, North Carolina. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chicago to Fayetteville, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 50min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 0min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~20h 35min $97–$283* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Fayetteville, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM