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Trip from Walnut Creek, NC to Stackhouse, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

13.2 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

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 32m
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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Downtown Walnut Creek, NC, NC

Walnut Creek, NC

Keith Cassill

Downtown Stackhouse, NC, NC

Stackhouse, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

This straightforward 13.2-mile drive from Walnut Creek to Stackhouse, North Carolina, can be completed in about 30 minutes, making it an ideal single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate US 25, Walnut Creek Road, and Stackhouse Road. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this route offers a convenient way to travel within the Southeast region. Its short distance means you won't need to break it up into multiple days, allowing for a flexible schedule. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, so expect a varied driving experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 25 7.9 mi 11m
Walnut Creek Road 2.8 mi 8m
Stackhouse Road 2.4 mi 9m
Longest stretch: US 25 — 7.9 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Creek, NC and Stackhouse, NC.

1

Start on Walnut Creek Road

2.8 mi · 8 min · Walnut Creek Road
2

Take the ramp

154 ft · 4 sec
3

Merge onto US 25; US 70; NC 213

7.9 mi · 11 min · US 25; US 70; NC 213
4

Turn left onto Stackhouse Road

2.3 mi · 9 min · Stackhouse Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto Stackhouse Road

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Stackhouse Road
6

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
2.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 25; US 70; NC 213

Merge onto US 25; US 70; NC 213

Merge point - match speed before joining

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

Turn left onto Stackhouse Road

Navigation decision point

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

At end of road, turn right onto Stackhouse Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.91 one way

$3.82 round trip

$3.67/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.15 $4.31
premium $4.55 $2.37 $4.73
diesel $5.65 $2.94 $5.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4 0 $1.39 $0.63
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53
EV Truck/SUV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Walnut Creek, NC

Afternoon in Walnut Creek on Saturday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Rain Showers Likely

NNW 12 mph 61% chance Live forecast

Coastal Flood Warning

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Coastal Flood Warning

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

Stackhouse, NC

Afternoon in Stackhouse on Saturday

Local time

2:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Rain Showers Likely

NW 10 mph 55% chance Live forecast

Coastal Flood Warning

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Coastal Flood Warning

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City 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

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?

The journey features a 60% highway share, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 7.9 miles on US 25. This means you'll experience some faster-paced driving, interspersed with other road types. The 'Mixed drive' profile indicates that the character of the road will likely change as you progress from Walnut Creek to Stackhouse. You can anticipate segments that feel more like a standard highway and others that might be more local in nature.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on US 25.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near US 25; US 70; NC 213.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Walnut Creek, NC to Stackhouse, NC is easy. At 30m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (US 25; US 70; NC 213): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.8 miles (Stackhouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (Stackhouse Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,302 ft 1,404 ft

Total Climb

505 ft

Total Descent

1,200 ft

Highest Point

2,302 ft

~10.4 mi in

Elevation Range

898 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Walnut Creek, 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 30m. Total distance: 13.2 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 (60%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on US 25. 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: at 2.9 miles (US 25; US 70; NC 213): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.8 miles (Stackhouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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