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

The driving distance from Dunn, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.7 mi
00h 45m
Flight
33.35 mi
53.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.35 mi
Kilometers
53.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.7 mi
Kilometers
67.11 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Dunn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunn
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dunn
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
Angier
NC

City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Dunn
21.1 mi
00h 22m
To West Raleigh
20.6 mi
00h 22m

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
6 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Cumberland Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Cumberland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2058 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

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

    1349 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Saunders Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street

  10. 10

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

    1458 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Pullen Road

    131 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunn 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
29.7 mi · 71%
East Cumberland Street
8 mi · 19%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 3%
South Saunders Street
0.92 mi · 2%
Pullen Road
0.59 mi · 1%
I 40
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

14.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Angier
00h 22m from Dunn
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunn 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 Dunn to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Angier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Dunn and 20.6 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Angier

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 Angier and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 14.4 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 10.7 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angier.

RAIL

Cary

31 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

31 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

32 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

42 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunn and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 33.35 mi (53.67 km).

Dunn

#1 Dunn

City in North Carolina

Population9,684
Coordinates35.3062700, -78.6089000
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 West Raleigh

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

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: US 421 (-78.608951, 35.306213)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $5.82
Round trip
$11.65
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.82 $11.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.78 $7.02 $14.05
Diesel $5.62 $8.27 $16.53

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 Dunn and West Raleigh. The current time is 03:22:59.

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.