How far is Greensboro, NC from Dana, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Dana, NC is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Dana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Dana.
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Start on West Market Street
40 m · 10 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Greene Street
1421 ft · 41 sec · South Greene Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West McGee Street
5 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
1461 ft · 42 sec · West McGee Street
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Turn left onto Freeman Mill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Freeman Mill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
133.7 mi · 2 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Fort
1139 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Catawba Avenue
549 ft · 14 sec · Catawba Avenue
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Continue on Bat Cave Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Bat Cave Road
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Continue on Old Fort Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gerton Highway
1040 ft · 26 sec · Gerton Highway
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Continue on Chimney Rock Road
7 mi · 12 min · Chimney Rock Road
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Turn left onto Laycock Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Laycock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Dana.
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 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
134 mi · 02h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greensboro and Mostly Cloudy near Dana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Dana?
The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Conover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Greensboro and 89.5 miles from Dana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Greensboro and Mostly Cloudy near Dana.
Stop Ideas Near Conover
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 Conover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Dana. Straight-line distance: 153.78 mi (247.48 km).
#1 Greensboro
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
| Population | 297,878 |
| Coordinates | 36.0726400, -79.7919800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dana
Dana is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3292800, -82.3754000 |
| Altitude | 686 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dana (-82.3754, 35.32928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $3.37 | $21.21 | $42.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.81 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Premium | $4.25 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
| Diesel | $5.50 | $34.64 | $69.27 |
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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