How far is Burlington, NC from Statesville, NC?

The driving distance from Burlington, NC to Statesville, NC is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
92.25 mi
01h 51m
Flight
83.92 mi
135.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.92 mi
Kilometers
135.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.25 mi
Kilometers
148.46 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Statesville
Sun, May 31, 1:22 AM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Sun, May 31, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-05-30T23:31
Arrive Statesville
Sun, May 31, 1:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Winston-Salem
NC

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

From Burlington
46 mi
00h 55m
To Statesville
46.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Statesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Statesville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    59 m · 7 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Webb Avenue

    809 ft · 25 sec · West Webb Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fisher Street

    2275 ft · 48 sec · South Fisher Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Church Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alamance Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Alamance Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, I 85 South: Greensboro

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sam Hunt Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

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

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2757 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 21: Statesville

    1433 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sullivan Road

    676 ft · 14 sec · Sullivan Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Sullivan Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sullivan Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Davie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Davie Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Trade Street

    965 ft · 23 sec · South Trade Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · East Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Center Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Statesville.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
55 mi · 60%
Sam Hunt Freeway
31.6 mi · 34%
South Church Street
1.35 mi · 1%
Alamance Road
1.21 mi · 1%
Davie Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
Sullivan Road
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

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

54.3 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winston-Salem
00h 55m from Burlington
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Statesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Statesville?

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Burlington and 46.2 miles from Statesville.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Statesville.

Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem.

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

1 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

2 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

31 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Statesville. Straight-line distance: 83.92 mi (135.06 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Population55,599
Coordinates36.0956900, -79.4378000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Statesville

#2 Statesville

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

Population28,045
Coordinates35.7826400, -80.8873000
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlington (-79.4378, 36.09569)
End: Statesville (-80.8873, 35.78264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.32 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.75
6.5 gal · 24.64 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.87 $25.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.39 $28.79
Premium $4.78 $15.53 $31.06
Diesel $5.62 $18.28 $36.56

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Statesville. The current time is 23:31:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.