How far is West Raleigh, NC from Butner, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Butner, NC is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Butner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Butner.
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Start on Enterprise Street
13 m · 7 sec · Enterprise Street
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Turn right onto Hillsborough Street
2767 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
33 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
789 ft · 20 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
27 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
926 ft · 23 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street
30 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
1893 ft · 49 sec · Hillsborough Street
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Turn right onto Faircloth Street
2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street
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Turn left onto Wade Avenue
2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue
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Continue on Wade Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.
8.9 mi · 10 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham
1 km · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on East End Connector
3.7 mi · 4 min · East End Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 15 North: Henderson, Petersburg
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Butner
1166 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Gate 2 Road
643 ft · 12 sec · Gate 2 Road
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Continue on Gate #2 Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Gate #2 Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1196 ft · 37 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West B Street
10 m · 1 sec · West B Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West B Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Butner.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 85 North
Merge slight left
10 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving West Raleigh and Light Rain Likely near Butner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Butner?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from West Raleigh and 17.3 miles from Butner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around West Raleigh and Light Rain Likely near Butner.
Stop Ideas Near Durham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durham.
Durham
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Butner. Straight-line distance: 24.41 mi (39.29 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 Butner
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,875 |
| Coordinates | 36.1320900, -78.7566700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butner (-78.75667, 36.13209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.14 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
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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