How far is Wilmington, NC from Yanceyville, NC?

The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Yanceyville, NC is about 198 miles (318.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
197.99 mi
03h 52m
Flight
169.72 mi
273.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.72 mi
Kilometers
273.13 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.99 mi
Kilometers
318.63 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yanceyville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Yanceyville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Wilmington
99 mi
01h 56m
To Yanceyville
98.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Yanceyville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Yanceyville.

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North College Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Michael Jordan Highway

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    33.5 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham

    1 km · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Durham Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    27.7 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Road 1163

    61 m · 7 sec · State Road 1163

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1825 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    45 m · 5 sec · North Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Yanceyville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michael Jordan Highway
141 mi · 71%
Durham Freeway
14.3 mi · 7%
US 70 West
6.45 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
4.74 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
1.71 mi · 1%
North College Road
1.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Michael Jordan Highway

Continue on Michael Jordan Highway

107 mi · 01h 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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
169.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
01h 56m from Wilmington
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington and Chance Rain Showers near Yanceyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Yanceyville?

The road trip is about 198 miles (318.6 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Wilmington and 98.9 miles from Yanceyville.

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

The direct path is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.69 one way or $55.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington and Chance Rain Showers near Yanceyville.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Yanceyville. Straight-line distance: 169.72 mi (273.13 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

The largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Population124,794
Coordinates34.2257300, -77.9447100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Yanceyville

#2 Yanceyville

City in North Carolina

Population1,941
Coordinates36.4040300, -79.3361300
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-77.94471, 34.22573)
End: Yanceyville (-79.33613, 36.40403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.45 L · about $27.69
Round trip
$55.37
13.98 gal · 52.9 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.69 $55.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.78 $33.40 $66.80
Diesel $5.62 $39.31 $78.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Yanceyville. The current time is 00:58:52.

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.