How far is Durham, NC from Tyro, NC?

The driving distance from Durham, NC to Tyro, NC is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.17 mi
01h 51m
Flight
83.49 mi
134.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.49 mi
Kilometers
134.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.17 mi
Kilometers
148.33 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyro
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Durham
Sat, Apr 18, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Tyro
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sedalia
NC

Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Durham
46 mi
00h 55m
To Tyro
46.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Tyro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Tyro.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    700 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mangum Street

    1691 ft · 48 sec · South Mangum Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jackie Robinson Drive

    65 m · 7 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    154 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    5 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.6 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mocksville Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    808 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North NC Highway 150

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North NC Highway 150

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Tyro.

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durham Freeway
53.3 mi · 58%
US 29 South
22.9 mi · 25%
I 85 Business South
7.27 mi · 8%
North NC Highway 150
4.28 mi · 5%
Mocksville Road
3.58 mi · 4%
South Mangum Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
00h 55m from Durham
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Durham and Mostly Sunny near Tyro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Durham to Tyro?

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Durham and 46.2 miles from Tyro.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Durham and Mostly Sunny near Tyro.

Stop Ideas Near Sedalia

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 Sedalia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Harper Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Harper Hall

Elon , NC
696 Phoenix Dr, Elon, NC 27244
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Burlington

17 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

19 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

37 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

54 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Tyro. Straight-line distance: 83.49 mi (134.37 km).

Durham

#1 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

Population285,897
Coordinates35.9940300, -78.8986200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tyro

Tyro is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8090300, -80.3728300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham (-78.89862, 35.99403)
End: Tyro (-80.37283, 35.80903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.31 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.75
6.5 gal · 24.62 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.87 $25.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.39 $28.79
Premium $4.78 $15.53 $31.06
Diesel $5.62 $18.28 $36.56

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Durham and Tyro. The current time is 00:19:16.

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.