Distance from Durham to West Raleigh
How far is it from Durham to West Raleigh? About 19 mi in a straight line and 27 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Durham and West Raleigh are about 19 mi (31 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 27 mi (44 km), a drive of about 38 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 19 mi / 31 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 27 mi / 44 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 38 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $3 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 35.890, -78.781 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Durham to West Raleigh is about 19 mi (31 km) in a straight line, and roughly 27 mi (44 km) by road.