College Station to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1081.3 miles 1740.2 km · straight line
1228.8 miles actual route 1977.6 km · driving distance
23h 11min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is College Station from Raleigh?

The distance from College Station to Raleigh is 1081.3 miles (1740.2 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1228.8 miles, taking about 23h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — College Station 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 College Station 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 College Station to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 11min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 49min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~30h 8min $147–$430* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Raleigh

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 360 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM