How far is Louisburg, NC from Cary, NC?
The driving distance from Louisburg, NC to Cary, NC is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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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 Louisburg and Cary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisburg and Cary.
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Start on West Nash Street
13 m · 6 sec · West Nash Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
67 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
23.9 mi · 32 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Boulevard
122 m · 10 sec · Capital Boulevard
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Turn right onto Deana Lane
1637 ft · 40 sec · Deana Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Hope Church Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Hope Church Road
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Turn left onto Wake Forest Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Wake Forest Road
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Take the ramp right
1152 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: Cary, NC State University
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
131 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Western Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard
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Continue on Hillsborough Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hillsborough Street
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Continue on East Chatham Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Chatham Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Durham Road
20 m · 2 sec · East Durham Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Durham Road
1923 ft · 41 sec · East Durham Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
862 ft · 24 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn right onto North Academy Street
7 m · 1 sec · North Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisburg and Cary.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
23.9 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisburg to Cary?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Rolesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Louisburg and 21.3 miles from Cary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cary.
Stop Ideas Near Rolesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Wendell Police Department
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rolesville.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisburg and Cary. Straight-line distance: 34.24 mi (55.1 km).
#1 Louisburg
Town in Franklin County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,694 |
| Coordinates | 36.0990400, -78.3011100 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Academy Street (-78.781127, 35.79154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
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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