How far is North Wilkesboro, NC from Oakwoods, NC?
The driving distance from North Wilkesboro, NC to Oakwoods, NC is about 3.7 miles (6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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 and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Wilkesboro and Oakwoods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Wilkesboro and Oakwoods.
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Start on the route
79 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto B Street
36 m · 11 sec · B Street
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Turn left onto Cbd Loop
546 ft · 13 sec · Cbd Loop
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Turn right onto Wilkesboro Boulevard
1543 ft · 26 sec · Wilkesboro Boulevard
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Continue on Wilkesboro Avenue
1613 ft · 30 sec · Wilkesboro Avenue
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Continue on Oakwoods Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oakwoods Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakwoods Road
34 m · 3 sec · Oakwoods Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakwoods Road
109 m · 9 sec · Oakwoods Road
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Continue on Brushy Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Brushy Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
25 m · 2 sec · Country Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Wilkesboro and Oakwoods.
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.
Brushy Mountain Road
Continue on Brushy Mountain Road
1.62 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Wilkesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Oakwoods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Wilkesboro to Oakwoods?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (6 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Wilkesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from North Wilkesboro and 1.9 miles from Oakwoods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.51 one way or $1.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Wilkesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Oakwoods.
Stop Ideas Near Wilkesboro
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 Wilkesboro.
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Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Wilkesboro and Oakwoods. Straight-line distance: 3.11 mi (5 km).
#1 North Wilkesboro
City in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,082 |
| Coordinates | 36.1584700, -81.1475800 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakwoods
Oakwoods is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1148500, -81.1339700 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakwoods (-81.13397, 36.11485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.51 | $1.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.58 | $1.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
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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