How far is Raleigh, NC from Weaverville, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Weaverville, NC is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220 miles (354.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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
255.76 mi
05h 04m
Flight
220.02 mi
354.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.02 mi
Kilometers
354.08 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.76 mi
Kilometers
411.61 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weaverville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-23T02:44
Arrive Weaverville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 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
Mocksville
NC

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Raleigh
127.7 mi
02h 32m
To Weaverville
128.1 mi
02h 32m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Weaverville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Weaverville.

  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 right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    787 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Merrimon Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    77 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward New Stock Road

    972 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto New Stock Road

    49 m · 11 sec · New Stock Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Weaverville Road

    2629 ft · 1 min · Weaverville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Merrimon Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Merrimon Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue

    18 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Merchants Alley

    61 m · 9 sec · Merchants Alley

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merchants Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
153 mi · 60%
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
81.8 mi · 32%
Broadway Street
5.53 mi · 2%
Billy Graham Freeway
4.56 mi · 2%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 1%
Western Boulevard
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

153 mi · 02h 54m

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
220 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mocksville
02h 32m from Raleigh
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Weaverville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Weaverville?

The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 127.7 miles from Raleigh and 128.1 miles from Weaverville.

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

The direct path is about 220 miles (354.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.73 one way or $71.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mocksville

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

26 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

29 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

36 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

37 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Weaverville. Straight-line distance: 220.02 mi (354.08 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
Weaverville

#2 Weaverville

Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,039
Coordinates35.6970500, -82.5606900
Altitude664
CountryUnited States
Start: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
End: Weaverville (-82.56069, 35.69705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.16 L · about $35.73
Round trip
$71.46
18.04 gal · 68.32 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.73 $71.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.95 $79.90
Premium $4.78 $43.10 $86.20
Diesel $5.62 $50.73 $101.46

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 Weaverville. The current time is 02:44:53.

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.