Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chapel Hill, NC
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Stackhouse, NC
Mark Stebnicki
This short 11.6-mile drive from Chapel Hill, NC to Stackhouse, NC takes approximately 30 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick excursion. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes NC 208 and Stackhouse Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal as a single-day adventure. You'll be staying within the Southeast region throughout this drive.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 11.6 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 (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 47% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles on NC 208. The roads here will likely transition between more open highway sections and potentially more local, winding roads as you approach Stackhouse. This variety means you'll get a bit of everything from a driving perspective, keeping things interesting without being overly demanding.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chapel Hill Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Chapel Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (NC 208): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (Stackhouse Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto NC 208
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Stackhouse Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Stackhouse Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 208 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Stackhouse Road | 2.4 mi | 9m |
| Guntertown Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| US 25 | 2 mi | 4m |
| Chapel Hill Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill, NC and Stackhouse, NC.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road
Continue on Guntertown Road
At end of road, turn left onto NC 208
Continue on US 25; US 70
Turn right onto Stackhouse Road
At end of road, turn right onto Stackhouse Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Chapel Hill on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Stackhouse on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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