How far is West Raleigh, NC from Coats, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Coats, NC is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 00h 46m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Coats.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Coats.
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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
2296 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road
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Turn left onto Western Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard
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Turn slight right
872 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Dawson Street
2237 ft · 45 sec · South Dawson Street
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Continue on South Saunders Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Saunders Street
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Continue on South Wilmington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Wilmington Street
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fayetteville Road
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Turn left onto Old Stage Road
18.7 mi · 29 min · Old Stage Road
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
38 m · 5 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 Raleigh and Coats.
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.
Old Stage Road
Turn left onto Old Stage Road
18.7 mi · 00h 29m
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 leaving West Raleigh and Showers And Thunderstorms near Coats.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Coats?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Fuquay-Varina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from West Raleigh and 14.3 miles from Coats.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Raleigh and Showers And Thunderstorms near Coats.
Stop Ideas Near Fuquay-Varina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Town of Cary
Town Hall Commons
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fuquay-Varina.
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Coats. Straight-line distance: 26.18 mi (42.14 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 Coats
City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,520 |
| Coordinates | 35.4079400, -78.6719600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coats (-78.67196, 35.40794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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