How far is Kenly, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Kenly, NC to Durham, NC is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wake 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 Kenly and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenly and Durham.
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Start on the route
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto North Church Street
63 m · 9 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
7.6 mi · 11 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left
89 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Crockers Nub Road
1 mi · 1 min · Crockers Nub Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Antioch Church Road
5 mi · 7 min · Antioch Church Road
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Turn right onto Thanksgiving Fire Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Thanksgiving Fire Road
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Continue on Applewhite Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Applewhite Road
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Turn left onto Old Johnson Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Johnson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Wendell Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Wendell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buffalo Road
628 ft · 15 sec · Buffalo Road
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Turn left onto Lake Wendell Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Wendell Road
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Continue on State Road 2508
3183 ft · 49 sec · State Road 2508
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Continue on Bissette Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bissette Road
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Turn right onto Smithfield Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Smithfield Road
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Turn left onto I 87 South, US 64 West, US 264 West: Raleigh
1208 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-540 West: Wake Forest, RDU Airport
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Northern Wake Expressway
20.8 mi · 22 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
2972 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto T.W. Alexander Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · T.W. Alexander Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 885 North: Durham
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street
769 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive
604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive
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Turn right onto South Roxboro Street
1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenly and Durham.
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.
Northern Wake Expressway
Continue on Northern Wake Expressway
20.8 mi · 00h 22m
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 Kenly and Clear near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenly to Durham?
The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Knightdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Kenly and 37.2 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenly and Clear near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Knightdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Town of Cary
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knightdale.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenly and Durham. Straight-line distance: 51.37 mi (82.67 km).
#1 Kenly
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,624 |
| Coordinates | 35.5962700, -78.1241600 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.47 | $22.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
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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