How far is Clemmons, NC from West Highlands, NC?

The driving distance from Clemmons, NC to West Highlands, NC is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
8.89 mi
00h 13m
Flight
8.09 mi
13.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.09 mi
Kilometers
13.02 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.89 mi
Kilometers
14.31 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Highlands
Mon, Apr 20, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Clemmons
Mon, Apr 20, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clemmons
2026-04-20T12:05
Arrive West Highlands
Mon, Apr 20, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clemmons
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lewisville
NC

Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States

From Clemmons
4.5 mi
00h 06m
To West Highlands
4.5 mi
00h 06m

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
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clemmons and West Highlands.

  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

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Salem Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158 West

    925 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Stratford Road

    1831 ft · 59 sec · South Stratford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Stratford Road North

    844 ft · 23 sec · Stratford Road North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Warwick Road

    754 ft · 33 sec · Warwick Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Runnymeade Road

    138 m · 20 sec · Runnymeade Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Runnymeade Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
3.84 mi · 43%
Salem Parkway
2.7 mi · 30%
Lewisville Clemmons Road
0.91 mi · 10%
US 421 South
0.53 mi · 6%
South Stratford Road
0.35 mi · 4%
US 158 West
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

3.64 mi · 00h 04m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisville
00h 06m from Clemmons
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clemmons and Sunny near West Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clemmons to West Highlands?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Lewisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Clemmons and 4.5 miles from West Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clemmons and Sunny near West Highlands.

Stop Ideas Near Lewisville

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

16 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

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

Lexington

34 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

40 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clemmons and West Highlands. Straight-line distance: 8.09 mi (13.02 km).

Clemmons

#1 Clemmons

Town in North Carolina

Population21,089
Coordinates36.0215300, -80.3820000
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Highlands

West Highlands is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0984700, -80.2728300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Clemmons (-80.382, 36.02153)
End: West Highlands (-80.27283, 36.09847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.46
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.23 $2.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.37 $2.75
Premium $4.78 $1.48 $2.96
Diesel $5.62 $1.74 $3.49

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 West Highlands. The current time is 12:05:35.

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.