How far is Durham, NC from Walkertown, NC?

The driving distance from Durham, NC to Walkertown, NC is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.54 mi
01h 36m
Flight
71.16 mi
114.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.16 mi
Kilometers
114.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.54 mi
Kilometers
126.39 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walkertown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 PM EDT
Return by in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-04-23T11:48
Arrive Walkertown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Whitsett
NC

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

From Durham
39.2 mi
00h 48m
To Walkertown
39.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Salem Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 74 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Winston-Salem Northern Beltway

    2 mi · 2 min · Winston-Salem Northern Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158

    2252 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Reidsville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Reidsville Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Darrow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Darrow Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Hollow Road

    885 ft · 19 sec · Old Hollow Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2460 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Sullivantown Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Sullivantown Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sullivantown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durham Freeway
65.9 mi · 84%
Salem Parkway
6.54 mi · 8%
Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
2 mi · 3%
Darrow Road
0.85 mi · 1%
NC 74 West
0.84 mi · 1%
Reidsville Road
0.77 mi · 1%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitsett
00h 48m from Durham
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Durham and Sunny near Walkertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Whitsett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Durham and 39.3 miles from Walkertown.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Durham and Sunny near Walkertown.

Stop Ideas Near Whitsett

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 Whitsett and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 6.7 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 6.5 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 Whitsett.

RAIL

Burlington

12 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

24 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

42 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Danville

59 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Walkertown. Straight-line distance: 71.16 mi (114.52 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
Walkertown

#2 Walkertown

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

Population4,969
Coordinates36.1754100, -80.1531000
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham (-78.89862, 35.99403)
End: Walkertown (-80.1531, 36.17541)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.49 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.54 gal · 20.98 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.97 $21.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.27 $24.54
Premium $4.78 $13.24 $26.47
Diesel $5.62 $15.58 $31.16

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 Durham and Walkertown. The current time is 11:48:27.

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.