How far is La Grange, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from La Grange, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
68.43 mi
01h 09m
Flight
57.62 mi
92.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.62 mi
Kilometers
92.73 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.43 mi
Kilometers
110.13 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Sat, Apr 18, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in La Grange
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Raleigh
Sat, Apr 18, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
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
Pine Level
NC

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

From La Grange
34.1 mi
00h 34m
To Raleigh
34.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Grange and Raleigh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on South Caswell Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Caswell Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1466 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Person St, Hammond Rd

    857 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1041 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Hammond Road

    2441 ft · 54 sec · Hammond Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Person Street

    3135 ft · 2 min · South Person Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East South Street

    992 ft · 40 sec · East South Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grange and Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goldsboro Bypass
43.8 mi · 64%
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
20 mi · 29%
South Caswell Street
2.85 mi · 4%
South Person Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Hammond Road
0.46 mi · 1%
Person St
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Goldsboro Bypass

Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
57.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Level
00h 34m from La Grange
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Grange and Mostly Sunny near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Raleigh?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 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?

Pine Level is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from La Grange and 34.3 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Grange and Mostly Sunny near Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Level

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine Level, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Level.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

4 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

29 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Wilson

38 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

46 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 57.62 mi (92.73 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,614
Coordinates35.3068300, -77.7880300
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Raleigh

#2 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

Population474,414
Coordinates35.7721000, -78.6386100
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: South Caswell Street (-77.788143, 35.306879)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.55 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.67 $21.35
Premium $4.78 $11.51 $23.03
Diesel $5.62 $13.55 $27.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between La Grange and Raleigh. The current time is 22:11:36.

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.