How far is Raleigh, NC from Dana, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Dana, NC is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Dana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Dana.
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Start on East South Street
571 ft · 27 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Salisbury Street
955 ft · 33 sec · South Salisbury Street
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Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2691 ft · 57 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Western Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gorman Street
3221 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street
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Continue on Faircloth Street
2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Turn left onto Wade Avenue
2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue
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Continue on Wade Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
133.7 mi · 2 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Fort
1139 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Catawba Avenue
549 ft · 14 sec · Catawba Avenue
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Continue on Bat Cave Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road
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Continue on Old Fort Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gerton Highway
1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway
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Continue on Chimney Rock Road
7 mi · 12 min · Chimney Rock Road
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Turn left onto Laycock Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Laycock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Dana.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
134 mi · 02h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Raleigh and Mostly Cloudy near Dana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Dana?
The road trip is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km) and usually takes 05h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.5 miles from Raleigh and 127.3 miles from Dana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.16 one way or $60.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Raleigh and Mostly Cloudy near Dana.
Stop Ideas Near Mocksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mocksville.
Salisbury
Lexington
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Dana. Straight-line distance: 212.27 mi (341.61 km).
#1 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dana
Dana is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3292800, -82.3754000 |
| Altitude | 686 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dana (-82.3754, 35.32928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $3.37 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Mid-grade | $3.81 | $34.16 | $68.33 |
| Premium | $4.25 | $38.04 | $76.09 |
| Diesel | $5.50 | $49.26 | $98.52 |
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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