How far is Mayodan, NC from Walnut Cove, NC?

The driving distance from Mayodan, NC to Walnut Cove, NC is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.91 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.64 mi
20.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.64 mi
Kilometers
20.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.91 mi
Kilometers
23.99 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Cove
Fri, Nov 6, 2:17 PM EST
Return by in Mayodan
Fri, Nov 6, 2:43 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayodan
2026-11-06T13:52
Arrive Walnut Cove
Fri, Nov 6, 2:17 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mayodan
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Madison
NC

Town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

From Mayodan
7.5 mi
00h 12m
To Walnut Cove
7.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mayodan and Walnut Cove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mayodan and Walnut Cove.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    33 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto North Wilson Street

    3008 ft · 1 min · North Wilson Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Academy Street

    11.6 mi · 18 min · West Academy Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mayodan and Walnut Cove.

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Academy Street
11.6 mi · 78%
North Main Street
1.26 mi · 8%
South 2nd Avenue
0.77 mi · 5%
Highway Street
0.67 mi · 5%
North Wilson Street
0.57 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Academy Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Academy Street

11.6 mi · 00h 18m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
00h 12m from Mayodan
Leave By
7:40 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mayodan and Rain Showers Likely near Walnut Cove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mayodan to Walnut Cove?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Mayodan and 7.5 miles from Walnut Cove.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mayodan and Rain Showers Likely near Walnut Cove.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

38 mi away
236 East Washington Street
BUS

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

41 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

41 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

High Point

48 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayodan and Walnut Cove. Straight-line distance: 12.64 mi (20.35 km).

Mayodan

#1 Mayodan

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates36.4123600, -79.9669900
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Walnut Cove

#2 Walnut Cove

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

Population1,532
Coordinates36.2954100, -80.1417100
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Mayodan (-79.96699, 36.41236)
End: Walnut Cove (-80.14171, 36.29541)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.55
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.35 $1.77 $3.55
Mid-grade $3.80 $2.01 $4.02
Premium $4.23 $2.24 $4.48
Diesel $5.49 $2.91 $5.81

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayodan and Walnut Cove. The current time is 13:52:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.