How far is West Raleigh, NC from Millers Creek, NC?
The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Millers Creek, NC is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Millers Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Millers Creek.
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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
18 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville
3269 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
49.8 mi · 58 min
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Turn slight right
121 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Curtis Bridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Curtis Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boone Trail
3.8 mi · 7 min · Boone Trail
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Turn slight right
77 m · 11 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 Millers Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Rain Showers leaving West Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near Millers Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Millers Creek?
The road trip is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from West Raleigh and 80.5 miles from Millers Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.50 one way or $45.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Raleigh and Chance Rain Showers near Millers Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Millers Creek. Straight-line distance: 146.54 mi (235.84 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 Millers Creek
Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.1893000, -81.2375900 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| Country | United States |
End: Millers Creek (-81.23759, 36.1893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.16 | $50.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.14 | $54.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.94 | $63.89 |
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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