How far is Durham, NC from Walkertown, NC?

The driving distance from Durham, NC to Walkertown, NC is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
56.81 mi
01h 20m
Flight
49.17 mi
79.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.17 mi
Kilometers
79.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.81 mi
Kilometers
91.42 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walkertown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-04-22T22:55
Arrive Walkertown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Holly Springs
NC

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From Durham
28.5 mi
00h 40m
To Walkertown
28.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

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

    1101 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Dillard Street

    864 ft · 30 sec · South Dillard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Pettigrew Street

    800 ft · 25 sec · East Pettigrew Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fayetteville Road

    144 m · 22 sec · Fayetteville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    797 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Durham Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Triangle Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Triangle Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll South: Sanford

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Triangle Expressway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Triangle Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 55 East: Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina

    2086 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2405 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Piney Grove-Wilbon Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Piney Grove-Wilbon Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Piney Grove-Rawls Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Grove-Rawls Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McKinney Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · McKinney Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    52 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Harnett Street

    118 m · 12 sec · East Harnett Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    2795 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Northington Street

    126 m · 15 sec · East Northington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto McNeill Hobbs Road

    1321 ft · 1 min · McNeill Hobbs Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wire Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Wire Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wire Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Triangle Expressway
16.6 mi · 29%
Piney Grove-Rawls Road
10 mi · 18%
Durham Freeway
6.74 mi · 12%
South Main Street
6.39 mi · 11%
Piney Grove-Wilbon Road
6 mi · 11%
NC 55 East
4.16 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Triangle Expressway

Continue on Triangle Expressway

13.1 mi · 00h 14m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
00h 40m from Durham
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly 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 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Durham and 28.4 miles from Walkertown.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs

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 Holly Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 3 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 13.2 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Springs.

RAIL

Cary

16 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Walkertown. Straight-line distance: 49.17 mi (79.13 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

Population4,331
Coordinates35.2857200, -78.8136300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham (-78.89862, 35.99403)
End: Walkertown (-78.81363, 35.28572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.92
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.96 $15.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.78 $9.60 $19.21
Diesel $5.62 $11.30 $22.61

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 22:55:08.

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.