How far is Denton, NC from Tyro, NC?

The driving distance from Denton, NC to Tyro, NC is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
24.13 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.84 mi
30.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.84 mi
Kilometers
30.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.13 mi
Kilometers
38.83 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyro
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Denton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denton
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Tyro
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Denton
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
Lexington
NC

City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

From Denton
12.1 mi
00h 19m
To Tyro
12.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denton and Tyro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denton and Tyro.

  1. 1

    Start on West Salisbury Street

    8 m · 4 sec · West Salisbury Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jones Street

    9.1 mi · 13 min · North Jones Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    992 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 47: Hargrave Road

    1424 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hargrave Road

    1492 ft · 30 sec · Hargrave Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington

    794 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2489 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Needles Road

    972 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Green Needles Road

    2397 ft · 1 min · Green Needles Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Hargrave Road

    1788 ft · 56 sec · Old Hargrave Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Salisbury Road

    961 ft · 22 sec · Old Salisbury Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tyro Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Tyro Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denton and Tyro.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jones Street
12.2 mi · 50%
Tyro Road
3.67 mi · 15%
Green Needles Road
0.64 mi · 3%
I 285 North
0.62 mi · 3%
Old Hargrave Road
0.34 mi · 1%
Hargrave Road
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Jones Street

Turn right onto North Jones Street

9.05 mi · 00h 13m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 19m from Denton
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Denton and Mostly Sunny near Tyro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denton to Tyro?

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Denton and 12.1 miles from Tyro.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Denton and Mostly Sunny near Tyro.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Lexington

Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

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

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denton and Tyro. Straight-line distance: 18.84 mi (30.32 km).

Denton

#1 Denton

Town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,700
Coordinates35.6334700, -80.1158800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tyro

Tyro is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8090300, -80.3728300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Denton (-80.11588, 35.63347)
End: Tyro (-80.37283, 35.80903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.73
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.37 $6.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.76 $7.53
Premium $4.78 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $5.62 $4.78 $9.56

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Denton and Tyro. The current time is 00:19:56.

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.