How far is West Raleigh, NC from Mineral Springs, NC?

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Mineral Springs, NC is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.22 mi
03h 16m
Flight
127.28 mi
204.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.28 mi
Kilometers
204.83 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.22 mi
Kilometers
240.15 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Thu, Apr 23, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive Mineral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Raleigh
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pinebluff
NC

City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America

From West Raleigh
74.6 mi
01h 38m
To Mineral Springs
74.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Mineral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillsborough Street

    122 m · 13 sec · Hillsborough Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    32 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    673 ft · 23 sec · Pullen Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pullen Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Pullen Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    1939 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Western Boulevard West

    122 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47.9 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    3281 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  17. 17

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 74 West: Wingate, Monroe

    6.7 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2321 ft · 57 sec · East Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Charlotte Avenue

    80 m · 9 sec · North Charlotte Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Franklin Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Waxhaw Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Waxhaw Highway

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Waxhaw Highway

    21 m · 1 sec · Waxhaw Highway

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Waxhaw Highway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Potter Road

    36 m · 3 sec · South Potter Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Potter Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
94.1 mi · 63%
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 10%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 9%
US 74 West
6.75 mi · 5%
Waxhaw Highway
6.3 mi · 4%
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Boulevard

Merge slight left

47.9 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinebluff
01h 38m from West Raleigh
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Mineral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Mineral Springs?

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Pinebluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from West Raleigh and 74.7 miles from Mineral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Sunny near Mineral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Pinebluff

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pinebluff, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinebluff.

RAIL

Southern Pines

10 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

33 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

77 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 127.28 mi (204.83 km).

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#1 West Raleigh

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

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Mineral Springs

#2 Mineral Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,208
Coordinates34.9379300, -80.6686800
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Mineral Springs (-80.66868, 34.93793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.93 L · about $20.83
Round trip
$41.67
10.52 gal · 39.86 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.83 $41.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.30 $46.59
Premium $4.78 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.62 $29.58 $59.16

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Mineral Springs. The current time is 05:14:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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