How far is Apex, NC from Archdale, NC?
The driving distance from Apex, NC to Archdale, NC is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apex and Archdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apex and Archdale.
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Start on North Salem Street
117 m · 20 sec · North Salem Street
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Turn right onto Saunders Street
2033 ft · 1 min · Saunders Street
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Turn right onto West Chatham Street
1652 ft · 44 sec · West Chatham Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hunter Street
90 m · 9 sec · Hunter Street
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Turn right onto West Williams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Williams Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 64 West
1271 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit right
1943 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi · 31 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
114.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
118 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apex and Archdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Keep slight left
115 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Apex and Sunny near Archdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apex to Archdale?
The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Apex and 92.5 miles from Archdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apex and Sunny near Archdale.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Lexington
Salisbury
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Archdale. Straight-line distance: 148.32 mi (238.7 km).
#1 Apex
The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.
| Population | 64,388 |
| Coordinates | 35.7326500, -78.8502900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Archdale
City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 11,560 |
| Coordinates | 35.1940200, -81.4017500 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Archdale (-81.40175, 35.19402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $25.87 | $51.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.92 | $57.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.20 | $62.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.72 | $73.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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