There are
845 mi
from Fayetteville, NC to Elgin, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 16 hours 37 mins to go from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Elgin, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Fayetteville, NC to Elgin, IL) is 699.95 mi.
845 mi = 1,359.43 kms