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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Clinton, NC is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
127.94 mi
02h 51m
Flight
100.71 mi
162.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.71 mi
Kilometers
162.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.94 mi
Kilometers
205.9 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Tue, Oct 13, 8:08 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-10-13T17:16
Arrive Clinton
Tue, Oct 13, 8:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
63.9 mi
01h 25m
To Clinton
64.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Mocksville Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left

    5 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Cherry Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Point Road

    4.1 mi · 16 min · Point Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Point Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
69.2 mi · 54%
US 29 South
22.9 mi · 18%
Mocksville Road
10.3 mi · 8%
I 85 Business South
7.27 mi · 6%
Point Road
4.06 mi · 3%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 3%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
01h 25m from West Raleigh
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 63.9 miles from West Raleigh and 64.1 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.

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 10.4 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 12.2 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 10.2 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 Clinton. Straight-line distance: 100.71 mi (162.08 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Raleigh

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

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

#2 Clinton

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,332
Coordinates35.7568100, -80.4600600
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Clinton (-80.46006, 35.75681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.09 L · about $17.65
Round trip
$35.30
9.02 gal · 34.18 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $17.65 $35.30
Mid-grade $4.32 $19.49 $38.98
Premium $4.72 $21.30 $42.59
Diesel $5.84 $26.35 $52.69

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Clinton. The current time is 17:16:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.