How far is Apex, NC from Clemmons, NC?

The driving distance from Apex, NC to Clemmons, NC is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.14 mi
02h 10m
Flight
88.04 mi
141.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.04 mi
Kilometers
141.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.14 mi
Kilometers
165.98 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clemmons
Tue, May 26, 11:56 AM EDT
Return by in Apex
Tue, May 26, 2:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apex
2026-05-26T09:46
Arrive Clemmons
Tue, May 26, 11:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apex
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forest Oaks
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Apex
51.5 mi
01h 05m
To Clemmons
51.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Apex and Clemmons.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apex and Clemmons.

  1. 1

    Start on North Salem Street

    117 m · 20 sec · North Salem Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saunders Street

    2033 ft · 1 min · Saunders Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Chatham Street

    1652 ft · 44 sec · West Chatham Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hunter Street

    90 m · 9 sec · Hunter Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Williams Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Williams Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 64 West

    1271 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1943 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    25.5 mi · 31 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lewisville, Clemmons

    1015 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lewisville Clemmons Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Clemmons Road

    33 m · 18 sec · Clemmons Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clemmons Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apex and Clemmons.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
33.5 mi · 32%
I 40 West
28.3 mi · 27%
Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi · 25%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 11%
West Williams Street
1.19 mi · 1%
Lewisville Clemmons Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

32.9 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Oaks
01h 05m from Apex
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Apex and Rain Showers near Clemmons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apex to Clemmons?

The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forest Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Apex and 51.6 miles from Clemmons.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Apex and Rain Showers near Clemmons.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forest Oaks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Oaks.

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

14 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

27 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

48 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Clemmons. Straight-line distance: 88.04 mi (141.69 km).

Apex

#1 Apex

The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population64,388
Coordinates35.7326500, -78.8502900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Clemmons

#2 Clemmons

Town in North Carolina

Population21,089
Coordinates36.0215300, -80.3820000
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Apex (-78.85029, 35.73265)
End: Clemmons (-80.382, 36.02153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.78 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.84
7.28 gal · 27.56 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.42 $28.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.78 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.62 $20.47 $40.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Apex and Clemmons. The current time is 09:46:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.