How far is West Raleigh, NC from Kenly, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Kenly, NC is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Kenly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Kenly.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · South Saunders Street
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Take the exit left
1758 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10.2 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Church Street
2674 ft · 1 min · South Church Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Kenly.
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.
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
Keep slight right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10.2 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Mostly Clear near Kenly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Kenly?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from West Raleigh and 22.5 miles from Kenly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Mostly Clear near Kenly.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Selma Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Kenly. Straight-line distance: 33.03 mi (53.15 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 Kenly
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,624 |
| Coordinates | 35.5962700, -78.1241600 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenly (-78.12416, 35.59627)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
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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