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Trip from Kenly, NC to Strickland Crossroads, 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

32m

Distance

25.4 mi

41 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

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Downtown Kenly, NC, NC

Kenly, NC

R9 Media Photo Collective

Downtown Strickland Crossroads, NC, NC

Strickland Crossroads, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

Kenly, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC is 25.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 95 and US 701, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within North Carolina, making it a convenient local hop. Most of the journey is on the interstate, so expect a straightforward trip. With a duration under an hour, this route is ideal for a quick connection between these two points in the Southeast region. You won't need to plan for overnight stays or extensive stops.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 17.5 mi 20m
US 701 6.5 mi 9m
North Church Street 0.6 mi 1m
Stricklands Crossroads Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 17.5 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenly, NC and Strickland Crossroads, NC.

1

Start on this road

43 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto US 301

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Church Street
3

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
4

Merge onto I 95

17 mi · 20 min · I 95
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
6

Turn right

252 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 701, NC 96
7

Turn straight onto US 701; NC 96

6.5 mi · 9 min · US 701; NC 96
8

Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road

306 ft · 7 sec · Stricklands Crossroads Road
9

Turn right

159 ft · 11 sec
10

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.3 — 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 | US 301 / North Church Street

Turn left onto US 301 / North Church Street

Navigation decision point

5
18.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Ben...
6
18.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Turn right toward US 701, NC 96

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 701, NC 96
4
25.3 mi into trip | ~32m in | Stricklands Crossroads Road

Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road

Navigation decision point

5
25.3 mi into trip | ~32m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.04 one way

$8.08 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.41 $4.41 $8.81
premium $4.78 $4.78 $9.56
diesel $5.35 $5.35 $10.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.6 0 $2.67 $1.22
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.22 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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 7, 2026

Origin

Kenly, NC

Evening in Kenly on Wednesday

Local time

6:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 3 to 10 mph 99% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 7 at 2:35AM EDT until May 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Destination

Strickland Crossroads, NC

Evening in Strickland Crossroads on Wednesday

Local time

6:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 3 to 9 mph 97% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 7 at 2:35AM EDT until May 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

32m 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?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major roads like I 95 and US 701. You'll experience a significant stretch of 17.5 miles on I 95, offering consistent speed and efficiency. The transition to North Church Street will likely introduce you to local road conditions as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of direct travel, minimizing complexity and maximizing straightforward transit.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 701. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 301 / North Church Street.

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 32m drive. You will face about 7 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 (US 301 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

194 ft 122 ft

Total Climb

119 ft

Total Descent

165 ft

Highest Point

194 ft

~1.8 mi in

Elevation Range

72 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Kenly, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Bentonville Civil War Battleground along the way.

Bentonville Civil War Battleground

18.5 mi in | ~22m

About the Cities

Starting in Kenly, NC

Full guide →

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 32m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 (US 301 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Strickland Crossroads, 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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