How far is West Raleigh, NC from Badin, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Badin, NC is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Badin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Badin.
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Start on Enterprise Street
13 m · 3 sec · Enterprise Street
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
122 m · 13 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Turn slight right
32 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Pullen Road
673 ft · 23 sec · Pullen Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pullen Road
23 m · 3 sec · Pullen Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road
1939 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road
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Turn right onto Western Boulevard West
122 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Western Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
42 mi · 48 min
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Turn slight right onto White Hill Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · White Hill Road
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street
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Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
42.1 mi · 1 hr · McReynolds Street
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Continue on Albemarle Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Albemarle Road
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Turn right onto Valley Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Valley Drive
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Turn left onto Vickers Store Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Vickers Store Road
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Turn right onto NC 740
3.4 mi · 5 min · NC 740
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · NC 740
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Badin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
McReynolds Street
Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
42.1 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Raleigh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Badin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Badin?
The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from West Raleigh and 54.6 miles from Badin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Raleigh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Badin.
Stop Ideas Near Carthage
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Badin. Straight-line distance: 85.76 mi (138.02 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Badin
Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,934 |
| Coordinates | 35.4059700, -80.1167200 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Badin (-80.11672, 35.40597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.40 | $36.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
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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