Origin
Clinton, NC
Night in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, NC to West Raleigh, NC
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
6 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, NC
Mark Stebnicki
West Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Hobbton Highway, Western Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.6 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.5 miles from Clinton, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 65.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Hobbton Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.6 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Hobbton Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near College Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (College Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Navigation decision point
6
46.7 mi into trip
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~57m in
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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.
8
61.4 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 298B
Toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: R...
5
64.8 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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Pullen Road
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
64.9 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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Hillsborough Street
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 44.6 mi | 48m |
| Hobbton Highway | 14.8 mi | 20m |
| Western Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Beaman Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Saunders Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pullen Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 44.6 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, NC and West Raleigh, NC.
1
Start on Main Street
174 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto College Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
College Street
3
Turn left onto Beaman Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Beaman Street
4
Continue on Dixon Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dixon Street
5
Turn left onto US 701 Business
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Smithfield Road
6
Continue on US 701 Business
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Hobbton Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
8
Merge onto I 40
30 mi
·
31 min
·
I 40
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 298B
Toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto US 70; US 401; NC 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saunders Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
14
Continue on Western Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Pullen Road
16
Turn right onto Pullen Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pullen Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Pullen Road
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pullen Road
18
Continue on Pullen Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pullen Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Hillsborough Street
205 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
20
Continue on Hillsborough Street
503 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hillsborough Street
21
Turn right onto Enterprise Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Enterprise Street
22
Arrive at destination
Enterprise Street
Trip Plan
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 32.5 miles from Clinton, NC, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 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 65.1 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.5 miles or 41m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Raleigh, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton, 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 Clinton, NC
This is one driving day of about 65.1 miles and 1h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 44.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Clinton, NC · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Clinton, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Raleigh, NC
The final approach into West Raleigh, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Raleigh, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.18 one way
$20.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Garner, NC Rechargery - NC-42
Garner, NC
IONNA
10 DCFC
Hampton Inn - Tesla Supercharger
Benson, NC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Tesla Supercharger
Garner, NC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Target T0961 (Cary, NC)
Cary, NC
Electrify America
3 DCFC
City of Clinton
Clinton, NC
EV Connect
2 DCFC
Shoppes at Garner
Raleigh, NC
eVgo Network
2 DCFC
Tesla: 2
EV Connect: 1
IONNA: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Night in West Raleigh on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clinton, NC to West Raleigh, NC covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Hobbton Highway, Western Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 miles from Clinton, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (College Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Clinton, NC to West Raleigh, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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