How far is West Canton, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from West Canton, NC to Durham, NC is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Canton and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Canton and Durham.
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Start on Phillipsville Loop
919 ft · 44 sec · Phillipsville Loop
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Clyde Road
2401 ft · 1 min · Old Clyde Road
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Turn right onto Blackwell Drive
99 m · 14 sec · Blackwell Drive
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Turn left onto New Clyde Highway
1592 ft · 41 sec · New Clyde Highway
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Continue on Park Street
156 m · 24 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Main Street
2384 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Church Street
1324 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Continue on Ashville Highway
763 ft · 19 sec · Ashville Highway
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Continue on Asheville Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Asheville Highway
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Continue on Smokey Park Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Smokey Park Highway
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Turn left onto Wiggins Road
60 m · 5 sec · Wiggins Road
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Take the ramp right
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
173.7 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street
156 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Morehead Avenue
854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue
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Turn left onto South Roxboro Street
1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Canton and Durham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
174 mi · 03h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving West Canton and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Canton to Durham?
The road trip is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.8 miles from West Canton and 123.3 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.10 one way or $68.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Canton and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Canton and Durham. Straight-line distance: 224.2 mi (360.81 km).
#1 West Canton
Township in Haywood County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,247 |
| Coordinates | 35.5378800, -82.8581900 |
| Altitude | 831 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
| Population | 285,897 |
| Coordinates | 35.9940300, -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $34.10 | $68.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.13 | $76.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.42 | $96.85 |
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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