How far is Etowah, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Etowah, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Etowah and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etowah and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Brevard Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Brevard Road
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Turn sharp left onto Banner Farm Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Banner Farm Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Banner Farm Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Banner Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Haywood Road
1868 ft · 39 sec · Haywood Road
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Turn right onto Boylston Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Boylston Highway
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Continue on New Airport Road
1.4 km · 1 min · New Airport Road
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Continue on Airport Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road
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Continue on Sweeten Creek Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Sweeten Creek Road
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Take the ramp right
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
136 mi · 2 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
2800 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
582 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on High Street Southwest
140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Cherry Street South
1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Etowah and Winston-Salem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Sweeten Creek Road
Merge slight left
136 mi · 02h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Etowah and Partly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Etowah to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Rutherford College is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Etowah and 86.9 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Etowah and Partly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Rutherford College
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Etowah and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 142.49 mi (229.31 km).
#1 Etowah
CDP in Henderson County, North Carolina
| Population | 6,944 |
| Coordinates | 35.3176200, -82.5942900 |
| Altitude | 642 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winston-Salem
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
| Population | 248,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.0998600, -80.2442200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.26 | $52.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.33 | $56.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
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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