How far is Raleigh, NC from Tryon, NC?
The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Tryon, NC is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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 and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Tryon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Tryon.
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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 left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
105.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Edgewood Road, Bessemer City
1582 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Edgewood Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Edgewood Road
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Continue on Athenia Place
1385 ft · 28 sec · Athenia Place
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Continue on East Alabama Avenue
1407 ft · 30 sec · East Alabama Avenue
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
660 ft · 21 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto East Virginia Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Virginia Avenue
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Turn right onto North 14th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 14th Street
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Continue on Tryon Courthouse Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Tryon Courthouse Road
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Turn right onto Tryon School Road
21 m · 3 sec · Tryon School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tryon School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and Tryon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 Business South
Keep slight left
105 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Raleigh and Mostly Clear near Tryon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Tryon?
The road trip is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Raleigh and 97.8 miles from Tryon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Mostly Clear near Tryon.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasville
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 Thomasville.
High Point
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Tryon. Straight-line distance: 153.76 mi (247.45 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 Tryon
Tryon is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3398600, -81.3220300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tryon (-81.32203, 35.33986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $3.32 | $22.85 | $45.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $37.65 | $75.31 |
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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