How far is Mineral Springs, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Mineral Springs, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.65 mi
01h 58m
Flight
79.86 mi
128.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.86 mi
Kilometers
128.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.65 mi
Kilometers
182.91 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Mon, Apr 20, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Mineral Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Springs
2026-04-20T00:38
Arrive Winston-Salem
Mon, Apr 20, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Springs
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
Kannapolis
NC

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

From Mineral Springs
54.8 mi
00h 59m
To Winston-Salem
58.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Mineral Springs Church Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Mineral Springs Church Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Lower White Store Road

    1658 ft · 46 sec · Lower White Store Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Clinton Avenue

    148 m · 15 sec · South Clinton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    146 m · 23 sec · Allen Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New York Avenue

    108 m · 19 sec · New York Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Monroe Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Monroe, Concord

    2353 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Concord Highway

    29.7 mi · 37 min · Concord Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    688 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Parkway North

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 601 North: Greensboro

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Winston-Salem

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway

    975 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    2199 ft · 34 sec · Salem Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Springs and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Highway
29.8 mi · 26%
I 85 North
29.1 mi · 26%
I 285 North
25.6 mi · 23%
Monroe Expressway
8.28 mi · 7%
Concord Parkway North
3.35 mi · 3%
Mineral Springs Church Road
3.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Concord Highway

Turn right onto Concord Highway

29.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kannapolis
00h 59m from Mineral Springs
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mineral Springs 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 Mineral Springs to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Kannapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Mineral Springs and 58.8 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Springs and Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Kannapolis

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

2 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

33 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Lexington

50 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 79.86 mi (128.52 km).

Mineral Springs

#1 Mineral Springs

Human settlement in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,171
Coordinates34.9440400, -80.2411700
Altitude129
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: Mineral Springs Church Road (-80.241116, 34.944041)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.18 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.77
8.02 gal · 30.36 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.88 $31.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.76 $35.52
Premium $4.78 $19.16 $38.32
Diesel $5.62 $22.55 $45.10

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Springs and Winston-Salem. The current time is 00:38:26.

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.