Origin
Walnut Creek, NC
Morning in Walnut Creek on Friday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walnut Creek, NC to Stackhouse, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
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.
Walnut Creek, NC
Keith Cassill
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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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 | $1.15 | $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.
Destination
Stackhouse, NC
Morning in Stackhouse on Friday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
30m 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 Walnut Creek, NC to Stackhouse, NC covers 13.2 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 25, Walnut Creek Road, Stackhouse Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Walnut Creek, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.06 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.
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.
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.
The route from Walnut Creek, NC to Stackhouse, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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