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

550.7 miles 886.2 km · straight line
702 miles actual route 1129.7 km · driving distance
13h 37min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
155° SSE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Fayetteville, North Carolina?

The distance from Detroit to Fayetteville, North Carolina is 550.7 miles (886.2 km) as the crow flies. Fayetteville, North Carolina is located SSE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 702 miles, taking about 13h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit 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 Detroit to Fayetteville, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 37min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 20min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~17h 42min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Fayetteville, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM