How far is North Wilkesboro, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from North Wilkesboro, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem.
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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
538 ft · 18 sec · Oakwoods Road
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Take the ramp left
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
582 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on High Street Southwest
140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Cherry Street South
1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1314 ft · 26 sec · North 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 North Wilkesboro 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.
Oakwoods Road
Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Wilkesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Wilkesboro to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Yadkinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from North Wilkesboro and 27.3 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Wilkesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Yadkinville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Lexington
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 50.57 mi (81.39 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 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
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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