How far is West Raleigh, NC from Marion, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Marion, NC is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Marion.
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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.
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
119.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 226: Marion, Shelby
1541 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Rutherford Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Rutherford Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2355 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Court Street
23 m · 3 sec · West Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Marion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
120 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving West Raleigh and Rain Showers Likely near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Marion?
The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from West Raleigh and 105.6 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.71 one way or $61.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around West Raleigh and Rain Showers Likely near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
High Point
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Marion. Straight-line distance: 187.75 mi (302.15 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 Marion
City in McDowell County, North Carolina, U.
| Population | 7,937 |
| Coordinates | 35.6840100, -82.0092700 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-82.00927, 35.68401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $4.13 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $34.02 | $68.05 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $37.03 | $74.06 |
| Diesel | $6.23 | $46.38 | $92.76 |
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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