How far is Cary, NC from Louisburg, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Louisburg, NC is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Louisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Louisburg.
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Start on North Academy Street
7 m · 7 sec · North Academy Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
803 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Wade Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North, US 401: Wake Forest, Louisburg, Capital Blvd
777 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North, US 401 North: Wake Forest, Louisburg
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Louisburg Road
16.4 mi · 23 min · Louisburg Road
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Continue on US 401
2.6 mi · 3 min · US 401
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
87 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Nash Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Nash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Nash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Louisburg.
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.
Louisburg Road
Keep slight right to continue on Louisburg Road
16.4 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cary and Chance Rain Showers near Louisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Louisburg?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Rolesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Cary and 20.5 miles from Louisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cary and Chance Rain Showers near Louisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Rolesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Wendell Police Department
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rolesville.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Louisburg. Straight-line distance: 34.24 mi (55.1 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisburg
Town in Franklin County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,694 |
| Coordinates | 36.0990400, -78.3011100 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisburg (-78.30111, 36.09904)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
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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