How far is West Raleigh, NC from Rhodhiss, NC?

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Rhodhiss, NC is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.22 mi
03h 35m
Flight
155.11 mi
249.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.11 mi
Kilometers
249.63 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.22 mi
Kilometers
290.03 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhodhiss
Sat, Apr 18, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Rhodhiss
Sat, Apr 18, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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
Kernersville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From West Raleigh
90 mi
01h 47m
To Rhodhiss
90.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Rhodhiss.

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    13 m · 7 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillsborough Street

    2767 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    789 ft · 20 sec · Hillsborough Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    926 ft · 23 sec · Hillsborough Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    30 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    1893 ft · 49 sec · Hillsborough Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Faircloth Street

    2814 ft · 1 min · Faircloth Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wade Avenue

    2281 ft · 51 sec · Wade Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Wade Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Longview

    1253 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 33rd Street Southwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 33rd Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Avenue Northwest

    68 m · 6 sec · Main Avenue Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 34th Street Northwest

    2179 ft · 50 sec · 34th Street Northwest

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    1638 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  21. 21

    Continue on Hickory Airport Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hickory Airport Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Airport Rhodhiss Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Airport Rhodhiss Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Burke Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Burke Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
85.7 mi · 48%
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
81.8 mi · 45%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 2%
Airport Rhodhiss Road
2.57 mi · 1%
33rd Street Southwest
1.56 mi · 1%
Hillsborough Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

85.7 mi · 01h 37m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
155.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kernersville
01h 47m from West Raleigh
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Rhodhiss.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Rhodhiss?

The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from West Raleigh and 90.2 miles from Rhodhiss.

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

The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Rhodhiss.

Stop Ideas Near Kernersville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kernersville, 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 Kernersville.

BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

14 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

16 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

High Point

19 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

23 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Rhodhiss. Straight-line distance: 155.11 mi (249.63 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
Rhodhiss

#2 Rhodhiss

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

Population1,021
Coordinates35.7740200, -81.4312000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Rhodhiss (-81.4312, 35.77402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.07 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
12.72 gal · 48.14 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.17 $56.34
Premium $4.78 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.62 $35.77 $71.54

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Rhodhiss. The current time is 01:51:01.

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.