How far is Butner, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Butner, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town located in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butner and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butner and West Raleigh.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Gate #2 Road
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Continue on Gate 2 Road
1596 ft · 30 sec · Gate 2 Road
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Continue on Gate #2 Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gate #2 Road
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Continue on Cash Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cash Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Weaver Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Weaver Trail
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Turn right onto Creedmoor Road
15.9 mi · 24 min · Creedmoor Road
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Turn left onto Glenwood Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Oberlin Road
2 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Road
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
85 m · 13 sec · Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto Enterprise Street
964 ft · 33 sec · Enterprise Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Butner and West Raleigh.
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.
Creedmoor Road
Turn right onto Creedmoor Road
15.9 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Butner and Chance Light Rain near West Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butner to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Wake Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Butner and 20.8 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Butner and Chance Light Rain near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Wake Forest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pompieri Pizza
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Creedmoor Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wake Forest.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butner and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 24.41 mi (39.29 km).
#1 Butner
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,875 |
| Coordinates | 36.1320900, -78.7566700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Raleigh
A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.
| Population | 338,759 |
| Coordinates | 35.7868200, -78.6638900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.14 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
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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