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

The driving distance from Mayodan, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
34.52 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.54 mi
42.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.54 mi
Kilometers
42.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.52 mi
Kilometers
55.55 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Mayodan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayodan
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Winston-Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mayodan
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
Stokesdale
NC

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

From Mayodan
16.6 mi
00h 22m
To Winston-Salem
18 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Decatur Street

    2249 ft · 44 sec · West Decatur Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    1214 ft · 32 sec · North Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Academy Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Academy Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1688 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    645 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2655 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 68 South

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Belews Creek Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Belews Creek Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    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 Winston-Salem.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belews Creek Road
19.2 mi · 56%
East Academy Street
7.46 mi · 22%
NC 68 South
3.47 mi · 10%
Highway Street
0.95 mi · 3%
South 2nd Avenue
0.77 mi · 2%
West Decatur Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Belews Creek Road

Continue straight

18.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stokesdale
00h 22m from Mayodan
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mayodan 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 Mayodan to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Stokesdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Mayodan and 18 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stokesdale

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

24 mi away
236 East Washington Street
BUS

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

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

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

29 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

High Point

31 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayodan and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 26.54 mi (42.72 km).

Mayodan

#1 Mayodan

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates36.4123600, -79.9669900
Altitude192
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: West Main Street (-79.966921, 36.412544)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.66
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.83 $9.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.40 $10.81
Premium $4.78 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $5.62 $6.86 $13.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayodan and Winston-Salem. The current time is 22:56:58.

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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.