How far is Kernersville, NC from Grapewood, NC?

The driving distance from Kernersville, NC to Grapewood, NC is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.73 mi
00h 33m
Flight
20.36 mi
32.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.36 mi
Kilometers
32.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.73 mi
Kilometers
39.8 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grapewood
Mon, Apr 20, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Kernersville
Mon, Apr 20, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kernersville
2026-04-20T06:23
Arrive Grapewood
Mon, Apr 20, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kernersville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Winston-Salem
NC

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

From Kernersville
12.4 mi
00h 16m
To Grapewood
12.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kernersville and Grapewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kernersville and Grapewood.

  1. 1

    Start on West Mountain Street

    103 m · 10 sec · West Mountain Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Cherry Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1575 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 421 North, NC 150 West: Winston-Salem

    1388 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    19.6 mi · 24 min · Salem Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1265 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Williams Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Williams Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Williams Road

    1083 ft · 23 sec · Williams Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shallowford Road

    52 m · 3 sec · Shallowford Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Shallowford Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Shallowford Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Conrad Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Conrad Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grapevine Road

    2701 ft · 1 min · Grapevine Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grapevine Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kernersville and Grapewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salem Parkway
19.9 mi · 80%
Conrad Road
1.7 mi · 7%
Shallowford Road
1.02 mi · 4%
South Cherry Street
0.78 mi · 3%
Grapevine Road
0.51 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Salem Parkway

Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

19.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winston-Salem
00h 16m from Kernersville
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kernersville and Sunny near Grapewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kernersville to Grapewood?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winston-Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Kernersville and 12.4 miles from Grapewood.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kernersville and Sunny near Grapewood.

Stop Ideas Near Winston-Salem

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

1 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

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

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

31 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kernersville and Grapewood. Straight-line distance: 20.36 mi (32.76 km).

Kernersville

#1 Kernersville

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population24,891
Coordinates36.1198600, -80.0736500
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grapewood

Grapewood is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.1198600, -80.4383900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Kernersville (-80.07365, 36.11986)
End: Grapewood (-80.43839, 36.11986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.89
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.45 $6.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.85 $7.71
Premium $4.78 $4.16 $8.31
Diesel $5.62 $4.89 $9.79

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Kernersville and Grapewood. The current time is 06:23:39.

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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.