How far is McLeansville, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from McLeansville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McLeansville and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLeansville and Winston-Salem.
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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 right to continue on Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McLeansville and Winston-Salem.
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.
Salem Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McLeansville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McLeansville to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from McLeansville and 19.8 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around McLeansville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McLeansville and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 32.7 mi (52.62 km).
#1 McLeansville
Township in Guilford County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 36.1073600, -79.6586400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winston-Salem
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
| Population | 248,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.0998600, -80.2442200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $3.96 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
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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