How far is Denver, NC from Maine, NC?
The driving distance from Denver, NC to Maine, NC is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Maine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Maine.
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Start on the route
47 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campground Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Campground Road
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Continue on Slanting Bridge Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Slanting Bridge Road
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Turn right onto East NC 150 Highway
8.1 mi · 13 min · East NC 150 Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 77 North: Statesville
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Winston-Salem, Asheville
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem
2332 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Mocksville, Yadkinville
1849 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Yadkinville Road
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Turn left onto Country Lane
2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
2615 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denver and Maine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Denver and Partly Sunny near Maine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denver to Maine?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Denver and 28.8 miles from Maine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Denver and Partly Sunny near Maine.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Maine. Straight-line distance: 38.75 mi (62.36 km).
#1 Denver
Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,309 |
| Coordinates | 35.5312500, -81.0298000 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maine
Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9312500, -80.5456200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.98 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
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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