How far is McLeansville, NC from Advance, NC?
The driving distance from McLeansville, NC to Advance, NC is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLeansville and Advance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLeansville and Advance.
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Start on Frieden Church Road
40 m · 8 sec · Frieden Church Road
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Turn right onto McLeansville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · McLeansville Road
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Continue on McLeansville Road
2054 ft · 58 sec · McLeansville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Burlington Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Burlington Road
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Continue on East Wendover Avenue
8.9 mi · 13 min · East Wendover Avenue
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Continue on West Wendover Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Wendover Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1070 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
26.4 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 801 South: Bermuda Run
2205 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Peoples Creek Road
46 m · 4 sec · Peoples Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peoples Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLeansville and Advance.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
26.4 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving McLeansville and Sunny near Advance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLeansville to Advance?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from McLeansville and 27 miles from Advance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McLeansville and Sunny near Advance.
Stop Ideas Near Kernersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kernersville.
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLeansville and Advance. Straight-line distance: 43.48 mi (69.98 km).
#1 McLeansville
Township in Guilford County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 36.1073600, -79.6586400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Advance
Advance is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9412500, -80.4092200 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Advance (-80.40922, 35.94125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.75 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $10.87 | $21.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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