Origin
Kenly, NC
Morning in Kenly on Friday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenly, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenly, NC
R9 Media Photo Collective
Strickland Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Kenly, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC is 25.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 95 and US 701, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within North Carolina, making it a convenient local hop. Most of the journey is on the interstate, so expect a straightforward trip. With a duration under an hour, this route is ideal for a quick connection between these two points in the Southeast region. You won't need to plan for overnight stays or extensive stops.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major roads like I 95 and US 701. You'll experience a significant stretch of 17.5 miles on I 95, offering consistent speed and efficiency. The transition to North Church Street will likely introduce you to local road conditions as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of direct travel, minimizing complexity and maximizing straightforward transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 701. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 301 / North Church Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 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 (US 301 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 301 / North Church Street
Turn left onto US 301 / North Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Ben...
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn right toward US 701, NC 96
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 701, NC 96
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Stricklands Crossroads Road
Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
Navigation decision point
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kenly, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Bentonville Civil War Battleground along the way.
Bentonville Civil War Battleground
18.5 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| US 701 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| North Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Stricklands Crossroads Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 17.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenly, NC and Strickland Crossroads, NC.
1
Start on this road
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 301
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
4
Merge onto I 95
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 95
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
6
Turn right
252 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 701, NC 96
7
Turn straight onto US 701; NC 96
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 701; NC 96
8
Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
306 ft
·
7 sec
·
Stricklands Crossroads Road
9
Turn right
159 ft
·
11 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Strickland Crossroads, NC
Morning in Strickland Crossroads on Friday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
32m 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 Kenly, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC covers 25.4 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, US 701, North Church Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Kenly, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.97 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 is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 301 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kenly, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Bentonville Civil War Battleground along the way.
How this page is built
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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