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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Boonville, NC is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
133.91 mi
02h 44m
Flight
118.33 mi
190.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.33 mi
Kilometers
190.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.91 mi
Kilometers
215.5 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boonville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Sat, Apr 18, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-17T21:44
Arrive Boonville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Raleigh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sedalia
NC

Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From West Raleigh
66.9 mi
01h 22m
To Boonville
67 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    13 m · 7 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillsborough Street

    2767 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    789 ft · 20 sec · Hillsborough Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    926 ft · 23 sec · Hillsborough Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    30 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    1893 ft · 49 sec · Hillsborough Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wade Avenue

    2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Wade Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    18 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville

    3269 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    693 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    152 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South State Street

    8.6 mi · 14 min · South State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Boonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
81.8 mi · 61%
US 421 North
19.8 mi · 15%
I 40 West
18 mi · 13%
South State Street
8.61 mi · 6%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 3%
Hillsborough Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dan K. Moore Frwy.

Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

61.5 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
118.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
01h 22m from West Raleigh
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Boonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from West Raleigh and 67 miles from Boonville.

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

The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Boonville.

Stop Ideas Near Sedalia

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 Sedalia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 13.3 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
Harper Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Harper Hall

Elon , NC
696 Phoenix Dr, Elon, NC 27244
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 13.1 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 Sedalia.

RAIL

Burlington

17 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

19 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

37 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

54 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Boonville. Straight-line distance: 118.33 mi (190.43 km).

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#1 West Raleigh

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

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Boonville

#2 Boonville

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

Population1,109
Coordinates36.2326400, -80.7081200
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Boonville (-80.70812, 36.23264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.89 L · about $18.74
Round trip
$37.47
9.46 gal · 35.78 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.74 $37.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.95 $41.90
Premium $4.78 $22.60 $45.20
Diesel $5.62 $26.60 $53.20

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Boonville. The current time is 21:44:29.

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.