How far is Raleigh, NC from Kenly, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Kenly, NC is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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.
Town in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Kenly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Kenly.
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Start on East South Street
154 m · 21 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South Blount Street
3167 ft · 1 min · South Blount Street
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Continue on Hammond Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hammond Road
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Take the ramp slight right
906 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Church Street
2674 ft · 1 min · South Church Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Kenly.
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.
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
Keep slight right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10.2 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Raleigh and Mostly Clear near Kenly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Kenly?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Raleigh and 21.2 miles from Kenly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Raleigh and Mostly Clear near Kenly.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Selma Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Kenly. Straight-line distance: 31.32 mi (50.41 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 Kenly
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,624 |
| Coordinates | 35.5962700, -78.1241600 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenly (-78.12416, 35.59627)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
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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