Big Bend to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1498.6 miles 2411.7 km · straight line
1793.4 miles actual route 2886.2 km · driving distance
33h 11min estimated drive time
$173 - $212 estimated fuel cost
~3h 31min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Raleigh?

The distance from Big Bend to Raleigh is 1498.6 miles (2411.7 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1793.4 miles, taking about 33h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 31min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend in Texas and Raleigh in North Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Bend and Raleigh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Big Bend to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 11min $173 - $212 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 49min $143–$269* Budget
Train ~43h 8min $215–$628* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 500 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM