How far is Butner, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Butner, NC to Durham, NC is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Granville County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butner and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butner and Durham.
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Start on West B Street
10 m · 5 sec · West B Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
778 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight right
128 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Gate #2 Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Gate #2 Road
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Take the ramp right
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 Business, US 501 Business, NC 55: Downtown Durham
1115 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on I-85 South Access Road
771 ft · 21 sec · I-85 South Access Road
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Turn left onto North Roxboro Street
1851 ft · 53 sec · North Roxboro Street
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Continue on East Markham Avenue
146 m · 8 sec · East Markham Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Mangum Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mangum Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
700 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Butner and Durham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Gate #2 Road
Merge slight left
11 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Butner and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butner to Durham?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Creedmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Butner and 7.2 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Butner and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Creedmoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Durham One Call
Creedmoor Police Department
Pompieri Pizza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Creedmoor.
Durham
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butner and Durham. Straight-line distance: 12.4 mi (19.96 km).
#1 Butner
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,875 |
| Coordinates | 36.1320900, -78.7566700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
| Population | 285,897 |
| Coordinates | 35.9940300, -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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