How far is Dana, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Dana, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 263.5 miles (424 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Davie 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 Dana and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dana and Raleigh.
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Start on Ridge Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Laycock Road
2731 ft · 2 min · Laycock Road
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Continue on Laycock Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Laycock Road
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Turn right onto Chimney Rock Road
7 mi · 12 min · Chimney Rock Road
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Continue on Gerton Highway
1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fort Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road
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Continue on Bat Cave Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road
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Take the ramp right
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
138.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue
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Turn right onto Faircloth Street
2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Continue on Gorman Street
3220 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street
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Turn left onto Western Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Western Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Wilmington Street
1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
7 m · 1 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dana and Raleigh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Bat Cave Road
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dana to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Dana and 137 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Mocksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mocksville.
Salisbury
Lexington
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dana and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 212.27 mi (341.61 km).
#1 Dana
Dana is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3292800, -82.3754000 |
| Altitude | 686 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $3.37 | $31.30 | $62.61 |
| Mid-grade | $3.81 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
| Premium | $4.25 | $39.49 | $78.98 |
| Diesel | $5.50 | $51.13 | $102.26 |
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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