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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbus and West Raleigh is 202.07 miles (325.2 km).

Flight distance from Columbus, NC to West Raleigh, NC is 202.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Columbus to West Raleigh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbus, North Carolina to West Raleigh, North Carolina is: 244.16 miles (392.94 km) by car.

Driving from Columbus to West Raleigh will take approximately 03 hours 54 minutes.

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#1 Columbus

Town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States

Population 1007
GPS Coordinates 35°15'11"N 82°11'49"W
Latitude 35.2531700
Longitude -82.1970600
Altitude 336
Country United States
#2 West Raleigh

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. It is known for its proximity to Raleigh, its growing population, and its many attractions, such as the North Carolina Museum of Art and the William Peace University.

Population 338759
GPS Coordinates 35°47'13"N 78°39'50"W
Latitude 35.7868200
Longitude -78.6638900
Altitude 122
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and West Raleigh

The distance between Columbus and West Raleigh is 393 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Columbus and West Raleigh. The current time is 07:03:49.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 08 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.61 liters (8.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and West Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to West Raleigh is $27.79 (diesel $36.56).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $27.79 $31.28 $34.55 $36.56

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and West Raleigh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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