How far is Stallings, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Stallings, NC to Durham, NC is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.52 mi
02h 15m
Flight
118.3 mi
190.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.3 mi
Kilometers
190.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.52 mi
Kilometers
247.06 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Stallings
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stallings
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Durham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stallings
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
Thomasville
NC

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

From Stallings
76.1 mi
01h 07m
To Durham
77.5 mi
01h 07m

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
6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stallings and Durham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stallings and Durham.

  1. 1

    Start on Stallings Road

    3183 ft · 1 min · Stallings Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stallings Road

    50 m · 3 sec · Stallings Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Stallings Road

    929 ft · 32 sec · Stallings Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stallings Commerce Drive

    118 m · 10 sec · Stallings Commerce Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 74 West: Charlotte

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Independence Boulevard

    1999 ft · 31 sec · Independence Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville

    907 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 485 North: Huntersville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Spartanburg, Greensboro

    980 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway

    38.9 mi · 44 min · Jeff Gordon Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street

    156 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Morehead Avenue

    854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Roxboro Street

    1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stallings and Durham.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
42.8 mi · 28%
US 29
42.7 mi · 28%
Jeff Gordon Expressway
38.9 mi · 25%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
19.2 mi · 13%
Durham Freeway
5.21 mi · 3%
I 485 North
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jeff Gordon Expressway

Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway

38.9 mi · 00h 44m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
118.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
01h 07m from Stallings
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stallings and Sunny near Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stallings to Durham?

The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Stallings and 77.5 miles from Durham.

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

The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.47 one way or $42.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stallings and Sunny near Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasville

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

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

RAIL

High Point

11 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

17 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

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

26 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

28 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stallings and Durham. Straight-line distance: 118.3 mi (190.38 km).

Stallings

#1 Stallings

Town

Population16,456
Coordinates35.0907000, -80.6861800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Durham

#2 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

Population285,897
Coordinates35.9940300, -78.8986200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Stallings Road (-80.68614, 35.090668)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.51 L · about $21.47
Round trip
$42.94
10.84 gal · 41.02 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.47 $42.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.01 $48.01
Premium $4.78 $25.90 $51.79
Diesel $5.62 $30.48 $60.96

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 Stallings and Durham. The current time is 01:05:16.

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.