How far is Statesville, NC from Apex, NC?
The driving distance from Statesville, NC to Apex, NC is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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
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Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Statesville and Apex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Statesville and Apex.
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Start on South Center Street
15 m · 7 sec · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East Front Street
740 ft · 20 sec · East Front Street
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Turn left onto South Trade Street
965 ft · 19 sec · South Trade Street
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Turn right onto Davie Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Davie Avenue
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Continue on Mocksville Highway
3120 ft · 1 min · Mocksville Highway
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Turn left onto Old Mocksville Road
688 ft · 14 sec · Old Mocksville Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2294 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
26.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
1413 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
21.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 55: Apex, Durham
1646 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto West Williams Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Williams Street
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Turn left onto Hunter Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Hunter Street
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Turn right onto North Salem Street
1179 ft · 40 sec · North Salem Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Salem Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Statesville and Apex.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Old Mocksville Road
Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 01h 04m
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 Statesville and Sunny near Apex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Statesville to Apex?
The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Statesville and 69 miles from Apex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.13 one way or $38.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Statesville and Sunny near Apex.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Statesville and Apex. Straight-line distance: 114.26 mi (183.89 km).
#1 Statesville
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 28,045 |
| Coordinates | 35.7826400, -80.8873000 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apex
The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.
| Population | 64,388 |
| Coordinates | 35.7326500, -78.8502900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Salem Street (-78.850246, 35.73263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.16 | $54.33 |
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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