How far is Oakwoods, NC from North Wilkesboro, NC?
The driving distance from Oakwoods, NC to North Wilkesboro, NC is about 3.7 miles (6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakwoods and North Wilkesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwoods and North Wilkesboro.
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Start on Country Club Road
25 m · 3 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Brushy Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Brushy Mountain Road
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Continue on Oakwoods Road
109 m · 9 sec · Oakwoods Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakwoods Road
44 m · 4 sec · Oakwoods Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakwoods Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oakwoods Road
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Continue on Wilkesboro Avenue
1613 ft · 28 sec · Wilkesboro Avenue
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Turn left onto Wilkesboro Boulevard
1543 ft · 30 sec · Wilkesboro Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto C B D Loop
100 m · 11 sec · C B D Loop
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Turn left onto 9th Street
26 m · 8 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left
146 m · 35 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakwoods and North Wilkesboro.
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
Turn right onto Brushy Mountain Road
1.62 mi · 00h 03m
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 Oakwoods and Chance Rain Showers near North Wilkesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakwoods to North Wilkesboro?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (6 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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 Oakwoods and 1.9 miles from North Wilkesboro.
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 Oakwoods and Chance Rain Showers near North Wilkesboro.
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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Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakwoods and North Wilkesboro. Straight-line distance: 3.11 mi (5 km).
#1 Oakwoods
Oakwoods is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1148500, -81.1339700 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-81.147558, 36.15852)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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