How far is Raleigh, NC from Tryon, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Tryon, NC is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.06 mi
04h 59m
Flight
206.21 mi
331.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.21 mi
Kilometers
331.87 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.06 mi
Kilometers
404.05 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tryon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 11:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Tryon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raleigh
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Salisbury
NC

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

From Raleigh
125.4 mi
02h 29m
To Tryon
125.6 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    571 ft · 27 sec · East South Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Salisbury Street

    955 ft · 33 sec · South Salisbury Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2691 ft · 57 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gorman Street

    3221 ft · 1 min · Gorman Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Faircloth Street

    2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wade Avenue

    2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Wade Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    108 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby

    3242 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Dixon Boulevard

    12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard

    15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

    17.8 mi · 19 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, NC 108: Tryon, Spartanburg, Columbus

    2832 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 108: Columbus, Tryon

    1398 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Mills Street

    21 m · 2 sec · West Mills Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto West Mills Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West Mills Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    2370 ft · 60 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on North Trade Street

    2952 ft · 2 min · North Trade Street

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right onto Mc Cown Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Mc Cown Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mc Cown Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business South
113 mi · 45%
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
69.2 mi · 28%
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
17.8 mi · 7%
West Dixon Boulevard
15.7 mi · 6%
East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi · 5%
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business South

Keep slight left

108 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
206.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salisbury
02h 29m from Raleigh
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny 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 251.1 miles (404.1 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Salisbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.4 miles from Raleigh and 125.6 miles from Tryon.

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

The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.09 one way or $70.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near Tryon.

Stop Ideas Near Salisbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salisbury, 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 Salisbury.

RAIL

Salisbury

2 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Kannapolis

23 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Lexington

26 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

51 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Tryon. Straight-line distance: 206.21 mi (331.87 km).

Raleigh

#1 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
Tryon

#2 Tryon

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population1,635
Coordinates35.2081700, -82.2384500
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Tryon (-82.23845, 35.20817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.54 L · about $35.09
Round trip
$70.19
17.72 gal · 67.08 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.09 $70.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.24 $78.48
Premium $4.78 $42.33 $84.67
Diesel $5.62 $49.83 $99.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Tryon. The current time is 01:11:45.

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.