How far is Stallings, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Stallings, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
88.46 mi
01h 22m
Flight
74.02 mi
119.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.02 mi
Kilometers
119.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.46 mi
Kilometers
142.37 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Tue, May 5, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Stallings
Tue, May 5, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stallings
2026-05-05T06:16
Arrive Winston-Salem
Tue, May 5, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stallings
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
China Grove
NC

Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

From Stallings
44.2 mi
00h 41m
To Winston-Salem
44.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stallings and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Stallings Road

    3183 ft · 1 min · Stallings Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stallings Road

    50 m · 3 sec · Stallings Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Stallings Road

    929 ft · 32 sec · Stallings Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stallings Commerce Drive

    118 m · 10 sec · Stallings Commerce Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 74 West: Charlotte

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Independence Boulevard

    1999 ft · 31 sec · Independence Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville

    907 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 485 North: Huntersville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Spartanburg, Greensboro

    980 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jeff Gordon Expressway

    38.9 mi · 44 min · Jeff Gordon Expressway

  13. 13

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

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

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

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

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

    975 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    2199 ft · 34 sec · Salem Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stallings 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeff Gordon Expressway
38.9 mi · 44%
I 285 North
25.6 mi · 29%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
19.2 mi · 22%
I 485 North
0.82 mi · 1%
Stallings Road
0.81 mi · 1%
I 85 North
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
74 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
China Grove
00h 41m from Stallings
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stallings and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stallings to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Stallings and 44.3 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stallings and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near China Grove

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

8 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

16 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

43 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stallings and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 74.02 mi (119.12 km).

Stallings

#1 Stallings

Town

Population16,456
Coordinates35.0907000, -80.6861800
Altitude228
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: Stallings Road (-80.68614, 35.090668)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $12.36
Round trip
$24.72
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.36 $24.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.78 $14.91 $29.81
Diesel $5.62 $17.55 $35.09

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Stallings and Winston-Salem. The current time is 06:16:11.

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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.