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

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Wadesboro, NC is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.88 mi
02h 22m
Flight
97.64 mi
157.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.64 mi
Kilometers
157.14 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.88 mi
Kilometers
183.27 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wadesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 7:52 PM EDT
Return by in West Raleigh
Thu, Oct 15, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-10-15T17:30
Arrive Wadesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 7:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Vass
NC

Human settlement in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America

From West Raleigh
56.9 mi
01h 11m
To Wadesboro
57 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight left

    59 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Salisbury Street

    824 ft · 20 sec · Salisbury Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Caswell Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
94.1 mi · 83%
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 14%
East Caswell Street
2.47 mi · 2%
East Green Street
0.95 mi · 1%
Pullen Road
0.51 mi
Salisbury Street
0.16 mi
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 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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vass
01h 11m from West Raleigh
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Sunny near Wadesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Vass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from West Raleigh and 57 miles from Wadesboro.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vass

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

14 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

42 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Cary

75 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Wadesboro. Straight-line distance: 97.64 mi (157.14 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
Wadesboro

#2 Wadesboro

City in North Carolina

Population5,242
Coordinates34.9682100, -80.0767300
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Wadesboro (-80.07673, 34.96821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.21 L · about $15.09
Round trip
$30.18
8.04 gal · 30.42 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $15.09 $30.18
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.00 $34.01
Premium $4.63 $18.59 $37.18
Diesel $5.72 $22.99 $45.98

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Wadesboro. The current time is 17:30:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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