How far is Barker Heights, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Barker Heights, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Burke County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barker Heights and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barker Heights and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Glover Street
121 m · 16 sec · Glover Street
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Turn right onto Substation Street
2603 ft · 1 min · Substation Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Grove Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Grove Street
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on Four Seasons Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Four Seasons Boulevard
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Continue on Chimney Rock Road
12.5 mi · 20 min · Chimney Rock Road
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Continue on Gerton Highway
1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fort Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road
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Continue on Bat Cave Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road
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Take the ramp right
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
114.9 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
2800 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
582 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on High Street Southwest
140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Cherry Street South
1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barker Heights and Winston-Salem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bat Cave Road
Merge slight left
115 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Barker Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barker Heights to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Icard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Barker Heights and 91.8 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Barker Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Icard
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barker Heights and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 134.91 mi (217.12 km).
#1 Barker Heights
Township in Henderson County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 35.3112300, -82.4440100 |
| Altitude | 647 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winston-Salem
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
| Population | 248,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.0998600, -80.2442200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.69 | $47.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.49 | $52.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.57 | $57.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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