How far is Apex, NC from Monroe, NC?
The driving distance from Apex, NC to Monroe, NC is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apex and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apex and Monroe.
-
1
Start on North Salem Street
2300 ft · 1 min · North Salem Street
-
2
Turn left onto East Williams Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Williams Street
-
3
Take the ramp right toward US 1 South: Sanford
1211 ft · 30 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
-
5
Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
23 mi · 27 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right
3281 ft · 47 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 53 min
-
8
Turn right onto East Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street
-
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue
-
10
Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
-
11
Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
-
12
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
-
14
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
-
15
Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
-
16
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
-
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 74 West: Wingate, Monroe
6.7 mi · 11 min
-
18
Turn left onto Franklin Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Franklin Street
-
19
Continue on East Jefferson Street
1471 ft · 36 sec · East Jefferson Street
-
20
Turn right onto North Hayne Street
760 ft · 15 sec · North Hayne Street
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Skyway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apex and Monroe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jefferson Davis Highway
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Apex and Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apex to Monroe?
The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hoffman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Apex and 65.8 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apex and Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman
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 Hoffman.
Southern Pines
Hamlet
Fayetteville
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 108.78 mi (175.06 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 Monroe
City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.9854300, -80.5495100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-80.54951, 34.98543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in North Carolina · Apr 14, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.