How far is Stanley, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Stanley, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanley and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanley and West Raleigh.
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Start on West Chestnut Street
160 m · 20 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
144 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Charles Raper Jonas Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Charles Raper Jonas Highway
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Continue on West Charlotte Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Charlotte Avenue
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Continue on Mount Holly Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road
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Continue on Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly-Huntersville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NC 16 South
919 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard
1289 ft · 22 sec · Brookshire Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Craig Lawing Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Craig Lawing Freeway
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Continue on H Allen Tate Jr Highway
6.9 mi · 7 min · H Allen Tate Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Greensboro, Spartanburg
959 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway
38.9 mi · 44 min · Jeff Gordon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.9 mi · 5 min · Wade Avenue
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Turn right onto Faircloth Street
2810 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
1903 ft · 47 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
22 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
933 ft · 24 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
803 ft · 21 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
23 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
2775 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Turn left onto Enterprise Street
22 m · 2 sec · Enterprise Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanley and West Raleigh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Stanley and Partly Cloudy near West Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stanley to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Archdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Stanley and 90.3 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.91 one way or $49.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stanley and Partly Cloudy near West Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Archdale
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 Archdale.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanley and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 139.9 mi (225.14 km).
#1 Stanley
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 3,793 |
| Coordinates | 35.3590300, -81.0970200 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Raleigh
A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.
| Population | 338,759 |
| Coordinates | 35.7868200, -78.6638900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $3.96 | $24.91 | $49.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.86 | $55.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.05 | $60.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.37 | $70.75 |
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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