📍 Henderson, NC • Vance County • I-85 Corridor 2026
Cook Out Henderson NC — 2 Locations, Hours & Addresses (2026)
Two Cook Out restaurants in Henderson NC — Ruin Creek Rd and Andrews Ave (US-1). Vance County seat on I-85 between Raleigh (38 mi) and Virginia. Open until 3 AM weeknights and 4 AM weekends.
Last Cook Out before Virginia on I-85. Near Kerr Lake / Buggs Island Lake. Serves 44,000 Vance County residents and VGCC students. Cookout Tray $7.99.
This page covers both Cook Out locations in Henderson NC with verified addresses, hours, and neighborhood context. Henderson is the seat of Vance County on I-85 — the last NC Cook Out market before the Virginia border northbound.
Last verified: August 2026 | Source: Yelp business listings August 2026, Vance County records, ScrapeHero data
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Henderson NC?
Henderson has 2 confirmed Cook Out locations as of 2026, both in Vance County. Henderson (pop. ~16,000) is the seat of Vance County and sits on I-85 approximately 38 miles north of Raleigh — making it a natural highway stop on one of NC’s most traveled corridors. Both locations are on the US-1 / Andrews Ave commercial corridor, Henderson’s primary retail artery. Vance County (pop. ~44,000) is served exclusively by these two locations, with no other Cook Out within 25 miles.
All Cook Out Henderson NC Locations: Addresses, Hours and Neighborhoods
Both Henderson Cook Out locations are on the US-1 Business / Andrews Ave commercial corridor — Henderson’s primary north-south retail strip connecting downtown to the I-85 interchange. Both are drive-thru only with identical late-night hours.
1. Andrews Avenue North — Henderson Commercial Core — 180 Ruin Creek Rd, Henderson, NC 27536
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
180 Ruin Creek Rd serves north Henderson near the primary commercial and retail corridor. ZIP 27536, Vance County. Drive-thru only. Serves north Henderson residential neighborhoods, Vance County employees, and I-85 travelers using the Ruin Creek Rd exit as their Henderson entry point. Vance County Schools, Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC, 5,000+ students across four campuses), and the Kerr Lake recreation corridor (Lake Kerr / Buggs Island Lake) are all within 10 miles of this location.
Cook Out’s menu at this location is identical to every other NC location — the full Cookout Tray, 40+ milkshake flavors, NC BBQ Pork Sandwich, and char-grilled burgers available nightly until 3–4 AM. VGCC evening students are a consistent late-night customer base.
2. Andrews Avenue South — US-1 Corridor — 1400 Andrews Ave, Henderson, NC 27536
Hours (Yelp verified): Monday through Thursday and Sunday 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM • Friday and Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM
1400 Andrews Ave (US-1 Business) serves central Henderson on the primary commercial corridor. ZIP 27536. Drive-thru only. This location is on the main US-1 Business strip connecting downtown Henderson to the I-85 interchange (Exit 214). Serves Henderson’s central residential neighborhoods, downtown-adjacent businesses, and US-1 through-travelers between Raleigh (38 mi south) and South Hill, VA (20 mi north).
See Cook Out Raleigh (38 mi south on I-85) and Cook Out Durham (45 mi southwest) for the nearest larger Cook Out markets. Henderson is the last Cook Out stop before the Virginia state line on I-85 northbound.
What Neighborhoods Does Henderson’s Cook Out Network Cover?
Henderson’s two Cook Out locations together serve the full Vance County market — a 44,000-person county with no other late-night fast food options matching Cook Out’s hours.
Ruin Creek Rd / North Henderson corridor: The Ruin Creek Rd location serves north Henderson, the I-85 Exit 214 approach, and travelers from the Kerr Lake recreational area (10 mi north on US-1). Lake Kerr / Buggs Island Lake draws 3M+ annual visitors as one of the most popular freshwater lakes in the Southeast — a significant source of summer and fall weekend traffic.
Andrews Ave / US-1 Business central corridor: The Andrews Ave location serves the heart of Henderson’s commercial district, downtown-adjacent neighborhoods, and US-1 through-traffic. Henderson is on the US-1 corridor connecting Raleigh to Richmond, VA — one of the Eastern Seaboard’s oldest travel routes — generating steady through-traffic at both Cook Out locations.
Vance County and Kerr Lake regional coverage: Vance County (pop. ~44,000) has no Cook Out outside Henderson. Also serves Granville County commuters from Oxford (12 mi east on US-158) and Warren County residents from Warrenton (20 mi east on US-158). Henderson is the last NC Cook Out stop before the Virginia border on I-85 northbound.
Henderson sits at the northern edge of the NC Research Triangle exurban zone — 38 miles from Raleigh, close enough to feel the Triangle’s economic expansion but far enough to retain its character as an independent small city. The two Cook Out locations reflect the demand generated by both the local Vance County population and the substantial I-85 / US-1 through-traffic on one of the Southeast’s most-traveled corridors.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Henderson NC?
Both Henderson Cook Out locations are the latest-closing fast food in Vance County. For I-85 nighttime travelers, VGCC evening students, and Kerr Lake visitors returning late, Cook Out’s 3–4 AM schedule is unmatched in this market.
Both Henderson Cook Out locations close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Both open at 10:30 AM daily. Hours verified Yelp August 2026.
| Day | Opens | Closes | Both Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Ruin Creek Rd & Andrews Ave |
| Friday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM | Extended hours |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM | Extended hours |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM | Ruin Creek Rd & Andrews Ave |
What to Order at Cook Out Henderson
Henderson’s Cook Out serves both local Vance County regulars and I-85 / US-1 through-travelers. Highway travelers lean on the Cookout Tray ($7.99) as a road-trip standard. Kerr Lake visitors returning after a day on the water gravitate to the NC BBQ Pork Sandwich ($4.99) — a nod to the strong BBQ tradition in the greater Coastal Plain. The Float ($2.49) is a Henderson Yelp-noted favorite for the drive home on US-1 or I-85.
Henderson regulars order: NC BBQ Pork Sandwich ($4.99 — Vance County BBQ pick) • Float ($2.49 — highway drive-home classic) • Cookout Tray ($7.99) • Cajun Fries ($2.49) • Huge Hamburger ½lb • Vanilla milkshake. The Vanilla and Strawberry milkshakes are the top two orders at both Henderson locations — reliable classics that pair well with a late-night I-85 drive.
Cook Out Henderson NC FAQs
Common questions from Vance County residents, Kerr Lake visitors, I-85 travelers, and VGCC students about Henderson’s two Cook Out locations.
How many Cook Out locations are in Henderson NC?
Henderson has 2 Cook Out locations: 180 Ruin Creek Rd (ZIP 27536) in north Henderson and 1400 Andrews Ave (ZIP 27536) on the central US-1 Business corridor. Both in Vance County, NC.
What time does Cook Out Henderson NC close?
Both Henderson Cook Out locations close at 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Both open at 10:30 AM daily. Hours confirmed Yelp August 2026.
Is Henderson NC Cook Out the last one before Virginia on I-85?
Yes. Henderson is the last NC city with a Cook Out on I-85 before the Virginia state line (20 mi north at South Hill, VA). Both Henderson locations are accessible from I-85 Exit 214 (Andrews Ave / US-1). Virginia does not have Cook Out — the chain does not operate in Virginia as of 2026.
Is there a Cook Out near Kerr Lake?
Yes. The Cook Out at 180 Ruin Creek Rd is approximately 10 miles south of Kerr Lake / Buggs Island Lake via US-1 North. It is the closest Cook Out to the lake and a natural stop for Kerr Lake visitors returning to Raleigh or Durham via I-85/US-1.
What are the Cook Out Henderson NC addresses?
The 2 Cook Out Henderson addresses are 180 Ruin Creek Rd, Henderson NC 27536 (north / I-85 access) and 1400 Andrews Ave, Henderson NC 27536 (central US-1 corridor). Both Vance County, NC.
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