How far is Cary, NC from Landis, NC?

The driving distance from Cary, NC to Landis, NC is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.16 mi
02h 33m
Flight
104.1 mi
167.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.1 mi
Kilometers
167.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.16 mi
Kilometers
211.08 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Landis
Wed, Apr 15, 5:05 PM EDT
Return by in Cary
Wed, Apr 15, 7:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cary
2026-04-15T14:32
Arrive Landis
Wed, Apr 15, 5:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cary
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
McLeansville
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Cary
65.5 mi
01h 16m
To Landis
65.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Landis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Landis.

  1. 1

    Start on North Academy Street

    7 m · 6 sec · North Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road

    625 ft · 19 sec · Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Harrison Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1937 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    50.2 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 152: China Grove, Rockwell

    1773 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    593 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    26 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    7 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Beaver Street

    3186 ft · 1 min · North Beaver Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Ryder Avenue

    1354 ft · 41 sec · East Ryder Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · South Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Landis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
67.5 mi · 51%
I 85 Business South
55.6 mi · 42%
North Harrison Avenue
3.62 mi · 3%
NC 152
3.42 mi · 3%
North Beaver Street
0.6 mi
East Ryder Avenue
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Dan K. Moore Frwy.

Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

59.8 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLeansville
01h 16m from Cary
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cary and Mostly Clear near Landis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cary to Landis?

The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

McLeansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Cary and 65.6 miles from Landis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.34 one way or $36.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cary and Mostly Clear near Landis.

Stop Ideas Near McLeansville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McLeansville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLeansville.

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

16 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Burlington

20 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

High Point

35 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Landis. Straight-line distance: 104.1 mi (167.54 km).

Cary

#1 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population173,587
Coordinates35.7915400, -78.7811200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Landis

#2 Landis

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,148
Coordinates35.5456900, -80.6109000
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)
End: Landis (-80.6109, 35.54569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
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.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.52 L · about $18.34
Round trip
$36.68
9.26 gal · 35.04 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.34 $36.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.51 $41.01
Premium $4.78 $22.12 $44.24
Diesel $5.62 $26.04 $52.08

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cary and Landis. The current time is 14:32:28.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.