Origin
Randleman, NC
Morning in Randleman on Tuesday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Randleman, NC to West Raleigh, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
91.3 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Randleman, NC
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West Raleigh, NC
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Trip Overview
Randleman, NC to West Raleigh, NC is 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 50m via I-40 and I-73, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With over 90% of the trip on highways, expect a direct and efficient journey. This is a straightforward route for a single-day trip, requiring minimal planning for a quick transition between locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Randleman, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 67.1 mi | 1h 17m |
| I 73 | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| Wade Avenue | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| US 29 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Hillsborough Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| West Academy Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Faircloth Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Naomi Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 67.1 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randleman, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on US 220 Business
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Naomi Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Naomi Street
3
Continue on West Academy Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Academy Street
4
Enter roundabout onto West Academy Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Academy Street
5
Continue on West Academy Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Academy Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
7
Merge onto I 73; US 220
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 73; US 220
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: Burlington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 29
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 29
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
37 mi
·
42 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Wade Avenue
Exit 289
Toward Wade Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Faircloth Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Faircloth Street
14
Turn left onto Hillsborough Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
15
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
16
Continue on Hillsborough Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
17
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
18
Continue on Hillsborough Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
19
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
20
Continue on Hillsborough Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillsborough Street
21
Turn left onto Enterprise Street
71 ft
·
2 sec
·
Enterprise Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid rush hour traffic in the Raleigh area. With a fuel cost estimate of $14, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, though it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for the transition onto Wade Avenue as you approach West Raleigh, as this marks the final leg of your journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.7 miles from Randleman, NC, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Raleigh, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Randleman, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Randleman, NC
This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Randleman, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 67.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Randleman, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 91.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70...
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
8
85.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
SR 1728 / Wade Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728 / Wade Avenue toward Wade Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward Wade Avenue
6
91.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
|
Enterprise Street
Turn left onto Enterprise Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.28 one way
$28.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.90 | $33.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
West Raleigh, NC
Morning in West Raleigh on Tuesday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
S 0 to 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
37 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
1h 50m 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 91% of the 91.3 miles spent on interstate. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, including a longest stretch of 67.1 miles on I-40. Expect primarily limited-access highways, which means fewer stops and a steady forward momentum. The route offers a practical and expeditious way to travel between Randleman and West Raleigh.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.1 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 91.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.1 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Raleigh, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Raleigh, 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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