How far is Clinton, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Clinton, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.74 mi
01h 10m
Flight
57.78 mi
92.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.78 mi
Kilometers
92.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.74 mi
Kilometers
104.19 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Sun, Nov 8, 9:41 AM EST
Return by in Clinton
Sun, Nov 8, 10:51 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-11-08T08:31
Arrive West Raleigh
Sun, Nov 8, 9:41 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Clinton
32.6 mi
00h 35m
To West Raleigh
32.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and West Raleigh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and West Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Street

    1119 ft · 33 sec · College Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beaman Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Beaman Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dixon Street

    570 ft · 16 sec · Dixon Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Smithfield Road

    709 ft · 13 sec · Smithfield Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hobbton Highway

    14.8 mi · 21 min · Hobbton Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1997 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown

    1349 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Saunders Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard

    1458 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Pullen Road

    131 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and West Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hobbton Highway
59.7 mi · 92%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 2%
Beaman Street
1.17 mi · 2%
South Saunders Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Pullen Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Hobbton Highway

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
00h 35m from Clinton
Leave By
4:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Clinton and 32.2 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Benson, 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 Benson.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 57.78 mi (92.99 km).

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#1 Clinton

Clinton is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9979500, -78.3233300
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Raleigh

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-78.323364, 34.997939)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.65 L · about $7.60
Round trip
$15.19
4.58 gal · 17.3 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.32 $7.60 $15.19
Mid-grade $3.77 $8.64 $17.27
Premium $4.20 $9.62 $19.25
Diesel $5.47 $12.51 $25.03

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and West Raleigh. The current time is 08:31:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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