Oak Ridge to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

315.5 miles 507.8 km · straight line
389.6 miles actual route 627 km · driving distance
7h 25min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Oak Ridge from Raleigh?

The distance from Oak Ridge to Raleigh is 315.5 miles (507.8 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Oak Ridge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 389.6 miles, taking about 7h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Oak Ridge in Tennessee and Raleigh in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 25min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 54min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 3min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oak Ridge & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Oak Ridge
36.01°N, 84.27°W
America/New_York
259m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM