How far is Clemmons, NC from Rural Hall, NC?

The driving distance from Clemmons, NC to Rural Hall, NC is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.63 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.91 mi
25.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.91 mi
Kilometers
25.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.63 mi
Kilometers
29.99 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rural Hall
Mon, Apr 20, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Clemmons
Mon, Apr 20, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clemmons
2026-04-20T03:20
Arrive Rural Hall
Mon, Apr 20, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clemmons
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Clemmons
9.3 mi
00h 13m
To Rural Hall
9.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clemmons and Rural Hall.

  1. 1

    Start on Clemmons Road

    6 m · 5 sec · Clemmons Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lewisville Clemmons Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 East

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Salem Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 67: Silas Creek Parkway

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 67 West: Silas Creek Parkway North

    974 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 67 West: Silas Creek Parkway North

    1058 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Silas Creek Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Silas Creek Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Silas Creek Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Silas Creek Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Point Boulevard

    2365 ft · 42 sec · North Point Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto University Parkway

    5.1 mi · 9 min · University Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bethania Rural Hall Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Bethania Rural Hall Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethania Rural Hall Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
5.09 mi · 27%
Silas Creek Parkway
5.04 mi · 27%
I 40 East
3.84 mi · 21%
Broad Street
1.34 mi · 7%
Lewisville Clemmons Road
0.91 mi · 5%
Salem Parkway
0.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Turn left onto University Parkway

5.09 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winston-Salem
00h 13m from Clemmons
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clemmons and Sunny near Rural Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clemmons to Rural Hall?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Clemmons and 9.3 miles from Rural Hall.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clemmons and Sunny near Rural Hall.

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 Clemmons and Rural Hall. Straight-line distance: 15.91 mi (25.61 km).

Clemmons

#1 Clemmons

Town in North Carolina

Population21,089
Coordinates36.0215300, -80.3820000
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Rural Hall

#2 Rural Hall

Town in North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,299
Coordinates36.2404200, -80.2933800
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewisville Clemmons Road (-80.381961, 36.021518)
End: Bethania Rural Hall Road (-80.293231, 36.240313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.49 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.23
1.32 gal · 4.98 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.61 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.92 $5.85
Premium $4.78 $3.15 $6.31
Diesel $5.62 $3.71 $7.42

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Clemmons and Rural Hall. The current time is 03:20:03.

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.