How far is Randleman, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Randleman, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.56 mi
01h 25m
Flight
63.87 mi
102.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.87 mi
Kilometers
102.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.56 mi
Kilometers
116.78 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Randleman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randleman
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randleman
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mebane
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States

From Randleman
45.6 mi
00h 42m
To West Raleigh
27 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Randleman and West Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    536 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Naomi Street

    1173 ft · 23 sec · West Naomi Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Academy Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Academy Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Academy Street

    32 m · 2 sec · West Academy Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Academy Street

    686 ft · 14 sec · West Academy Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2320 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: Burlington

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hillsborough Street

    1903 ft · 47 sec · Hillsborough Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    933 ft · 24 sec · Hillsborough Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    803 ft · 21 sec · Hillsborough Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    2775 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Enterprise Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Enterprise Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 Business North
40.4 mi · 56%
I 40 East
30.3 mi · 42%
West Academy Street
14.6 mi · 20%
Wade Avenue
3.86 mi · 5%
Hillsborough Street
1.26 mi · 2%
Faircloth Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 Business North

Keep slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mebane
00h 42m from Randleman
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Randleman and Sunny near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Randleman to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Randleman and 27 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Randleman and Sunny near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Mebane

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mebane and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mebane.

RAIL

Burlington

15 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

34 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

51 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randleman and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 63.87 mi (102.79 km).

Randleman

#1 Randleman

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

Population4,137
Coordinates35.8179100, -79.8030900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Raleigh

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-79.803083, 35.817909)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.34 $22.68
Premium $4.78 $12.23 $24.46
Diesel $5.62 $14.40 $28.79

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 Randleman and West Raleigh. The current time is 04:19:45.

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.