How far is Mineral Springs, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Mineral Springs, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 43m.
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.
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Potter Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · South Potter Road
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Continue on Wesley Chapel Road
1252 ft · 26 sec · Wesley Chapel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wesley Chapel Road
45 m · 6 sec · Wesley Chapel Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wesley Chapel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wesley Chapel Road
36 m · 3 sec · Wesley Chapel Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wesley Chapel Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Wesley Chapel Road
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Continue on Wesley Chapel Stouts Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wesley Chapel Stouts Road
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Turn right onto Independence Boulevard
133 m · 6 sec · Independence Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
608 ft · 26 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Independence Boulevard
4.2 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville
907 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 485 North: Huntersville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway
19.2 mi · 21 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Spartanburg, Greensboro
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway
38.9 mi · 44 min · Jeff Gordon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington, Winston-Salem
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North, US 52 North: Winston-Salem
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
975 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
2199 ft · 34 sec · 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 Mineral Springs and Winston-Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jeff Gordon Expressway
Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway
38.9 mi · 00h 44m
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.
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 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 50.6 miles from Mineral Springs and 51.5 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kannapolis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 83.75 mi (134.79 km).
#1 Mineral Springs
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 34.9379300, -80.6686800 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.94 | $31.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.25 | $40.49 |
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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