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Trip from West Raleigh, NC to Rural Hall, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

108 mi

174 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

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Rural Hall, NC

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Trip Overview

This 108-mile drive from West Raleigh, NC, to Rural Hall, NC, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 11 minutes. With a fuel cost around $17, it's an economical option for exploring within the Southeast region. You'll primarily be on the Dan K. Moore Frwy and I-40, with a portion of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local feel rather than a straightforward interstate journey. Given its relatively short duration, you have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and arrive without feeling rushed.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

54 miles from West Raleigh, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dan K. Moore Frwy 61.5 mi 1h 11m
I 40 20.3 mi 24m
Winston-Salem Northern Beltway 10.4 mi 12m
Salem Parkway 6.5 mi 7m
Wade Avenue 3.7 mi 4m
Broad Street 1.3 mi 2m
Hillsborough Street 1.3 mi 2m
University Parkway 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dan K. Moore Frwy — 61.5 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh, NC and Rural Hall, NC.

1

Start on Enterprise Street

44 ft · 7 sec · Enterprise Street
2

Turn right onto Hillsborough Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hillsborough Street
3

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

107 ft · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
4

Continue on Hillsborough Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Hillsborough Street
5

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

90 ft · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street
6

Continue on Hillsborough Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hillsborough Street
7

Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

99 ft · 2 sec · Hillsborough Street
8

Continue on Hillsborough Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Hillsborough Street
9

Turn right onto Faircloth Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Faircloth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto Wade Avenue

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Wade Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on Wade Avenue

3.3 mi · 3 min · Wade Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Merge onto I 40

62 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220

13 mi · 15 min · I 40; US 220
Use the straight lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421

6.5 mi · 7 min · Salem Parkway
Exit 206 Toward US 421 North: Kernersville Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 227 Toward NC 74 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on NC 74

10 mi · 12 min · Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward NC 66 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto NC 66

1.1 mi · 1 min · University Parkway
Use the right lane.
20

Continue on NC 66

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
21

Turn left onto NC 65

107 ft · 2 sec · Bethania Rural Hall Road
22

Arrive at destination

NC 65

Trip Plan

For this 108-mile drive, leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid peak traffic in the Raleigh area and still arrive in Rural Hall with ample daylight. Since the total duration is just over two hours, you likely won't need formal stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the estimated cost is $17. Pay attention to your GPS for the frequent turns, as this is a defining characteristic of the route. A good tip is to ensure your navigation is set up before you depart West Raleigh to smoothly handle the transitions.

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 54 miles from West Raleigh, NC, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.5 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 24 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54 miles or 1h 5m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rural Hall, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving West Raleigh, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Raleigh, NC

This is one driving day of about 108 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from West Raleigh, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dan K. Moore Frwy for about 61.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Graham, NC

54 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

Carrboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Graham, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54 miles from West Raleigh, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dan K. Moore Frwy if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kyles Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kernersville, North Carolina

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92.6

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13364974327

Visit website

Triangle Coffee House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Durham, North Carolina

2.9 mi

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Waraji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 7.7

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+19197831883

Visit website

Kyles Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92.6

Kernersville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13364974327

Visit website

Triangle Coffee House

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 23.1

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19842191215

Visit website

1922

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 23.1

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+19849994195

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 46.3

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 46.3

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 23.1

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

+18889982546

EV Connect Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 54

Burlington, North Carolina

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 30.9

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 46.3

Mebane, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 30.9

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 30.9

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Lake Crabtree County Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 7.7

Morrisville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+19194603390

Visit website

Nature Research Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19197079800

Visit website

Piedmont Wildlife Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 23.1

Durham, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19194890900

Visit website

All A Flutter Farms LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 84.9

High Point, North Carolina

+13364545651

Visit website

ICY RICH GIRLS MUSEUM

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 77.2

Greensboro, North Carolina

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13369474244

Visit website

Children's Museum of Alamance County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 54

Graham, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13362287997

Visit website

Graham Regional Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 46.3

Haw River, North Carolina

+13365706718

Visit website

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 77.2

Greensboro, North Carolina

+13368529721

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 93.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | Wade Avenue

Turn left onto Wade Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
67 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
74.7 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | I 40; US 220

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
87.3 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | US 421 / Salem Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 / Salem Parkway toward US 421 North: Kernersville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 206 Toward US 421 North: Kernersville
7
93.8 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward NC 74 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 227 Toward NC 74 West

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.89 one way

$33.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.47 $36.93
premium $4.70 $19.99 $39.98
diesel $5.61 $23.85 $47.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.4 0 $11.34 $5.18
Efficient EV 27 0 $9.45 $4.32
EV Truck/SUV 43.2 0 $15.12 $6.91

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

West Raleigh, NC

Late night in West Raleigh on Sunday

Local time

5:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rural Hall, NC

Late night in Rural Hall on Sunday

Local time

5:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Graham, NC

54 mi in

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

12 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

2h 11m 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?

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 108-mile route. While 26% of your journey will be on highways, the overall profile suggests a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61.5 miles on the Dan K. Moore Frwy, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you navigate local roads. This route is not a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, it requires your attention as you transition between different road types and make numerous turns.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.5 mi on Dan K. Moore Frwy.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Wade Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 108 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Wade Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 67 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.7 miles (I 40; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,010 ft 285 ft

Total Climb

762 ft

Total Descent

153 ft

Highest Point

1,010 ft

~108 mi in

Elevation Range

725 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 108 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 61.5 miles on Dan K. Moore Frwy. 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 Rural Hall, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Wade Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 67 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.7 miles (I 40; US 220): 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 Rural Hall, 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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