How far is Maine, NC from Fairplains, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Fairplains, NC is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.42 mi
01h 05m
Flight
38.62 mi
62.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.62 mi
Kilometers
62.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.42 mi
Kilometers
76.31 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairplains
Sun, Apr 12, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-12T05:50
Arrive Fairplains
Sun, Apr 12, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maine
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
Yadkinville
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Maine
23.7 mi
00h 32m
To Fairplains
23.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maine and Fairplains.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maine and Fairplains.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2615 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Yadkinville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Church Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Liberty Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lone Hickory Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesboro, Statesville

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesboro, Statesville

    60 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Statesville Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Statesville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Sparta Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sparta Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sparta Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine and Fairplains.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lone Hickory Road
22.1 mi · 47%
Liberty Church Road
8.15 mi · 17%
Yadkinville Road
4.91 mi · 10%
Statesville Road
2.87 mi · 6%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 5%
Sparta Road
1.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lone Hickory Road

Merge slight left

19 mi · 00h 22m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yadkinville
00h 32m from Maine
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near Fairplains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maine to Fairplains?

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Yadkinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Maine and 23.7 miles from Fairplains.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Fairplains.

Stop Ideas Near Yadkinville

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

37 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

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

Lexington

51 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

54 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Fairplains. Straight-line distance: 38.62 mi (62.15 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Fairplains

#2 Fairplains

Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Population2,120
Coordinates36.1984700, -81.1528600
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Fairplains (-81.15286, 36.19847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.61 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.40 $14.79
Premium $4.78 $7.98 $15.96
Diesel $5.62 $9.39 $18.78

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Fairplains. The current time is 05:50:34.

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.