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Trip from Chapel Hill, NC to Stackhouse, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

11.6 mi

19 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States

Chapel Hill, NC

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Downtown Stackhouse, NC, NC

Stackhouse, NC

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Trip Overview

This short 11.6-mile drive from Chapel Hill, NC to Stackhouse, NC takes approximately 30 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick excursion. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes NC 208 and Stackhouse Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal as a single-day adventure. You'll be staying within the Southeast region throughout this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NC 208 3.5 mi 5m
Stackhouse Road 2.4 mi 9m
Guntertown Road 2.2 mi 5m
US 25 2 mi 4m
Chapel Hill Road 1.6 mi 6m
Longest stretch: NC 208 — 3.5 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill, NC and Stackhouse, NC.

1

Start on this road

27 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Chapel Hill Road
3

Continue on Guntertown Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Guntertown Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto NC 208

3.5 mi · 5 min · NC 208
5

Continue on US 25; US 70

2.0 mi · 4 min · US 25; US 70
6

Turn right onto Stackhouse Road

2.3 mi · 9 min · Stackhouse Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto Stackhouse Road

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Stackhouse Road
8

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Chapel Hill Road

Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road

Navigation decision point

5
3.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | NC 208

At end of road, turn left onto NC 208

Navigation decision point

3
9.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | Stackhouse Road

Turn right onto Stackhouse Road

Navigation decision point

4
11.5 mi into trip | ~30m in | Stackhouse Road

At end of road, turn right onto Stackhouse Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.85 one way

$3.69 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.41 $2.01 $4.02
premium $4.78 $2.18 $4.37
diesel $5.35 $2.44 $4.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.02 $0.46
EV Truck/SUV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of May 25, 2026

Origin

Chapel Hill, NC

Afternoon in Chapel Hill on Wednesday

Local time

4:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Patchy Fog

SE 1 mph 68% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 24 at 8:21PM EDT until May 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 24 at 8:09PM EDT until May 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

Stackhouse, NC

Afternoon in Stackhouse on Wednesday

Local time

4:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 47% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles on NC 208. The roads here will likely transition between more open highway sections and potentially more local, winding roads as you approach Stackhouse. This variety means you'll get a bit of everything from a driving perspective, keeping things interesting without being overly demanding.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on NC 208.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chapel Hill Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chapel Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (NC 208): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (Stackhouse Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,203 ft 1,404 ft

Total Climb

614 ft

Total Descent

1,368 ft

Highest Point

2,203 ft

~9.1 mi in

Elevation Range

799 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Chapel Hill, NC

Full guide →

Founded 1793

Scenic and regularly decked out in "Carolina blue", Chapel Hill is a lovely college town in North Carolina that makes up the westernmost point of the Research Triangle. The town is the smallest of the Triangle's three cities, with an influence and pull that belies its size. Based around the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the town caters heavily to the local student population, with plenty of bars and restaurants near the university's beautiful campus. Immediately to the west of Chapel Hill is the adjacent town of Carrboro, an old mill town now known for its local shops, restaurants and nightlife.

Top landmarks

  • • Carolina Inn — hotel in Chapel Hill, United States
  • • Old East — Residence hall at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA)
  • • Playmakers Theatre — theatre building on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hil...

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on NC 208. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chapel Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (NC 208): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (Stackhouse Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stackhouse, NC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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