How far is Hildebran, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Hildebran, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
75.55 mi
01h 15m
Flight
71.1 mi
114.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.1 mi
Kilometers
114.43 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.55 mi
Kilometers
121.58 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Wed, Apr 15, 4:57 PM EDT
Return by in Hildebran
Wed, Apr 15, 6:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hildebran
2026-04-15T15:42
Arrive Winston-Salem
Wed, Apr 15, 4:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hildebran
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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Hildebran
37.7 mi
00h 37m
To Winston-Salem
37.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hildebran and Winston-Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hildebran and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    66 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    110 m · 33 sec

  4. 4

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

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Center Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2070 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street

    582 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on High Street Southwest

    140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cherry Street South

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hildebran and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Center Street
69.4 mi · 92%
Salem Parkway
4.67 mi · 6%
US 421 South
0.53 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.25 mi
Cherry Street South
0.23 mi
West 2nd Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

South Center Street

Merge slight left

68.3 mi · 01h 17m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 37m from Hildebran
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hildebran and Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hildebran to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 37.7 miles from Hildebran and 37.8 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hildebran and Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hildebran and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 71.1 mi (114.43 km).

Hildebran

#1 Hildebran

City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,006
Coordinates35.7140200, -81.4220300
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Winston-Salem

#2 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.421594, 35.714069)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.15
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.58 $21.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.83 $23.65
Premium $4.78 $12.76 $25.51
Diesel $5.62 $15.02 $30.03

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hildebran and Winston-Salem. The current time is 15:42:06.

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.