How far is Franklin, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Franklin, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McDowell County, North Carolina, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Iotla Street
55 m · 10 sec · Iotla Street
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Continue on Phillips Street
108 m · 23 sec · Phillips Street
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Turn left onto East Palmer Street
1534 ft · 44 sec · East Palmer Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Sylva Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Sylva Road
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Continue on Sylva Highway
13.1 mi · 18 min · Sylva Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1954 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
25.3 mi · 33 min · Great Smoky Mountains Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
160.4 mi · 3 hr 5 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 Franklin and Winston-Salem.
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
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville
160 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Franklin and 105.1 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 187.21 mi (301.29 km).
#1 Franklin
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,121 |
| Coordinates | 35.1823200, -83.3815400 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| 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: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $29.35 | $58.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.82 | $65.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.40 | $70.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.67 | $83.35 |
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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