How far is Coats, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Coats, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.02 mi
00h 40m
Flight
25.23 mi
40.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.23 mi
Kilometers
40.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.02 mi
Kilometers
43.48 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Coats
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coats
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coats
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fuquay-Varina
NC

City in North Carolina

From Coats
13.4 mi
00h 20m
To Raleigh
13.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coats and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    38 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North McKinley Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North McKinley Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Stage Road North

    18.7 mi · 29 min · Old Stage Road North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fayetteville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Fayetteville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Wilmington Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Wilmington Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Stage Road North
18.7 mi · 69%
North McKinley Street
3.67 mi · 14%
South Wilmington Street
2.36 mi · 9%
Fayetteville Road
2 mi · 7%
East Main Street
0.02 mi
East South Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Stage Road North

Turn right onto Old Stage Road North

18.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fuquay-Varina
00h 20m from Coats
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coats and Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coats to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Fuquay-Varina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Coats and 13.6 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coats and Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Fuquay-Varina

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fuquay-Varina and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 7.8 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Town of Cary
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
Town Hall Commons
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Town Hall Commons

Holly Springs , NC
242 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fuquay-Varina.

RAIL

Cary

23 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

25 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

25 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Durham

47 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coats and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 25.23 mi (40.6 km).

Coats

#1 Coats

City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,520
Coordinates35.4079400, -78.6719600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Raleigh

#2 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

Population474,414
Coordinates35.7721000, -78.6386100
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-78.671959, 35.407881)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.53
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.76 $7.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.78 $4.54 $9.08
Diesel $5.62 $5.34 $10.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Coats and Raleigh. The current time is 00:17:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.