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

The driving distance from Walkertown, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
101.36 mi
01h 41m
Flight
87.48 mi
140.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.48 mi
Kilometers
140.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.36 mi
Kilometers
163.12 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Tue, May 26, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Walkertown
Tue, May 26, 12:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walkertown
2026-05-26T08:58
Arrive West Raleigh
Tue, May 26, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walkertown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Haw River
NC

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

From Walkertown
48.9 mi
00h 50m
To West Raleigh
52.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sullivantown Road

    10 m · 7 sec · Sullivantown Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    2460 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Hollow Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Old Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Mountain Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Mountain Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1544 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 421 South, NC 150 East: Greensboro

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Salem Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 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 Walkertown 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 76%
Salem Parkway
7.91 mi · 8%
Wade Avenue
3.86 mi · 4%
West Mountain Street
3.48 mi · 3%
Old Hollow Road
3.31 mi · 3%
Hillsborough Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haw River
00h 50m from Walkertown
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walkertown and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Haw River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Walkertown and 52.4 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Walkertown and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Haw River

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 Haw River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 4.7 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 2.4 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 4.9 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 Haw River.

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Burlington

6 mi away
101 North Main Street
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Durham

42 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
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J. Douglas Galyon Depot

42 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 Walkertown and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 87.48 mi (140.79 km).

Walkertown

#1 Walkertown

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

Population4,969
Coordinates36.1754100, -80.1531000
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 West Raleigh

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

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Sullivantown Road (-80.153034, 36.175321)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.86 $31.71
Premium $4.78 $17.11 $34.21
Diesel $5.62 $20.13 $40.27

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Walkertown and West Raleigh. The current time is 08:58:06.

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.