Origin
Kenly, NC
Morning in Kenly on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenly, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
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.
Kenly, NC
R9 Media Photo Collective
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 75 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
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Strickland Crossroads, NC
Morning in Strickland Crossroads on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
10 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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