How far is Durham, NC from Tryon, NC?
The driving distance from Durham, NC to Tryon, NC is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Tryon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Tryon.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min
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9
Keep slight left
108 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
3242 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard
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Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
17.8 mi · 19 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, NC 108: Tryon, Spartanburg, Columbus
2832 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 108: Columbus, Tryon
1398 ft · 32 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Mills Street
21 m · 2 sec · West Mills Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Mills Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Mills Street
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Keep slight right
2370 ft · 60 sec
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Continue on North Trade Street
2952 ft · 2 min · North Trade Street
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Turn sharp right onto Mc Cown Street
132 m · 19 sec · Mc Cown Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mc Cown Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Tryon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 Business South
Keep slight left
108 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Tryon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Tryon?
The road trip is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Landis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Durham and 113.9 miles from Tryon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.81 one way or $63.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Tryon.
Stop Ideas Near Landis
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 Landis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Tryon. Straight-line distance: 195.32 mi (314.33 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 Tryon
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,635 |
| Coordinates | 35.2081700, -82.2384500 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tryon (-82.23845, 35.20817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $31.81 | $63.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.56 | $71.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.37 | $76.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.16 | $90.32 |
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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