How far is Durham, NC from Locust, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Locust, NC is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Randolph 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 Durham and Locust.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Locust.
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Start on East Main Street
700 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Mangum Street
1691 ft · 48 sec · South Mangum Street
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Turn right onto Jackie Robinson Drive
65 m · 7 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive
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Take the ramp straight
154 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
5 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
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Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Albemarle Road
1788 ft · 32 sec · Albemarle Road
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Millingport Road
13.7 mi · 20 min · Millingport Road
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Turn left onto Running Creek Church Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Running Creek Church Road
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
94 m · 8 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn right
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
61 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Locust.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Durham Freeway
Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Locust.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Locust?
The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Randleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Durham and 64.4 miles from Locust.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.98 one way or $35.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Locust.
Stop Ideas Near Randleman
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 Randleman.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Locust. Straight-line distance: 99.62 mi (160.32 km).
#1 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
| Population | 285,897 |
| Coordinates | 35.9940300, -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Locust
Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,270 |
| Coordinates | 35.2598700, -80.4253400 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust (-80.42534, 35.25987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.96 | $17.98 | $35.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.11 | $40.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.53 | $51.07 |
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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