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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Stokesdale, NC is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.9 mi
01h 57m
Flight
79.84 mi
128.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.84 mi
Kilometers
128.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.9 mi
Kilometers
151.11 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stokesdale
Sun, May 24, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Sun, May 24, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-05-24T00:05
Arrive Stokesdale
Sun, May 24, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Raleigh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Haw River
NC

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

From West Raleigh
46.9 mi
00h 58m
To Stokesdale
47 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1871 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 785 North, I 840 West

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    13.6 mi · 16 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220: Battleground Avenue

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 North

    124 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Battleground Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Battleground Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Battleground Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Battleground Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158: Stokesdale, Reidsville

    1809 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 68

    24 m · 1 sec · State Highway 68

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 68

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
61.9 mi · 66%
Greensboro Urban Loop
13.6 mi · 14%
Battleground Avenue
7.9 mi · 8%
Wade Avenue
3.71 mi · 4%
Hillsborough Street
1.26 mi · 1%
I 785 North
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haw River
00h 58m from West Raleigh
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Raleigh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stokesdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Haw River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from West Raleigh and 47 miles from Stokesdale.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Raleigh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stokesdale.

Stop Ideas Near Haw River

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Haw River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haw River.

RAIL

Burlington

6 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

42 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

42 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Stokesdale. Straight-line distance: 79.84 mi (128.49 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Raleigh

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

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Stokesdale

#2 Stokesdale

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

Population5,555
Coordinates36.2370800, -79.9794800
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Stokesdale (-79.97948, 36.23708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.54 L · about $13.11
Round trip
$26.22
6.62 gal · 25.08 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.11 $26.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.66 $29.32
Premium $4.78 $15.82 $31.63
Diesel $5.62 $18.62 $37.23

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Stokesdale. The current time is 00:05:17.

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.