How far is Greensboro, NC from Statesville, NC?

The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Statesville, NC is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.02 mi
01h 26m
Flight
64.47 mi
103.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.47 mi
Kilometers
103.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.02 mi
Kilometers
115.9 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Statesville
Sun, May 31, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Sun, May 31, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-05-30T23:31
Arrive Statesville
Sun, May 31, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Clemmons
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Greensboro
36 mi
00h 43m
To Statesville
36 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Statesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Statesville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    40 m · 10 sec · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Greene Street

    1421 ft · 41 sec · South Greene Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West McGee Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    1461 ft · 42 sec · West McGee Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Freeman Mill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Freeman Mill Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Freeman Mill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2757 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 21: Statesville

    1433 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sullivan Road

    676 ft · 14 sec · Sullivan Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Sullivan Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sullivan Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Davie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Davie Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Trade Street

    965 ft · 23 sec · South Trade Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · East Front Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Center Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Statesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
66.4 mi · 92%
Freeman Mill Road
2.53 mi · 4%
Davie Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
Sullivan Road
0.91 mi · 1%
West McGee Street
0.28 mi
US 21
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

54.3 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clemmons
00h 43m from Greensboro
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Statesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Statesville?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Clemmons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Greensboro and 36 miles from Statesville.

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

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greensboro and Mostly Sunny near Statesville.

Stop Ideas Near Clemmons

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

15 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

16 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

25 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

35 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Statesville. Straight-line distance: 64.47 mi (103.76 km).

Greensboro

#1 Greensboro

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

Population297,878
Coordinates36.0726400, -79.7919800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Statesville

#2 Statesville

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

Population28,045
Coordinates35.7826400, -80.8873000
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Greensboro (-79.79198, 36.07264)
End: Statesville (-80.8873, 35.78264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $10.06
Round trip
$20.12
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.06 $20.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.25 $22.50
Premium $4.78 $12.14 $24.27
Diesel $5.62 $14.28 $28.57

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Statesville. The current time is 23:31:39.

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.