Raleigh to Staunton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

165.5 miles 266.4 km · straight line
220.5 miles actual route 354.9 km · driving distance
4h 45min estimated drive time
$21 - $26 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
352° N bearing direction

How far is Raleigh from Staunton?

The distance from Raleigh to Staunton is 165.5 miles (266.4 km) as the crow flies. Staunton is located N of Raleigh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 220.5 miles, taking about 4h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Raleigh in North Carolina and Staunton in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Raleigh and Staunton. 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 Raleigh to Staunton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 45min $21 - $26 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 42min $18–$33* Budget
Train ~4h 31min $26–$77* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Raleigh & Staunton

Quick Facts

Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
Staunton
38.15°N, 79.07°W
America/New_York
432m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 150.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM