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

The driving distance from Statesville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.37 mi
00h 47m
Flight
42.12 mi
67.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.12 mi
Kilometers
67.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.37 mi
Kilometers
71.4 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Sat, May 30, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in Statesville
Sat, May 30, 11:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Statesville
2026-05-30T22:21
Arrive Winston-Salem
Sat, May 30, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Statesville
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
Mocksville
NC

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Statesville
21.9 mi
00h 23m
To Winston-Salem
22.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    15 m · 7 sec · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    740 ft · 20 sec · East Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Trade Street

    965 ft · 19 sec · South Trade Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Davie Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Davie Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Mocksville Highway

    3120 ft · 1 min · Mocksville Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Mocksville Road

    688 ft · 14 sec · Old Mocksville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2294 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street

    582 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street Southwest

    140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cherry Street South

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Statesville and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Mocksville Road
33.8 mi · 76%
Salem Parkway
4.67 mi · 11%
Davie Avenue
3.07 mi · 7%
Mocksville Highway
0.59 mi · 1%
US 421 South
0.53 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Mocksville Road

Merge slight left

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mocksville
00h 23m from Statesville
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Statesville 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 Statesville to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Statesville and 22.5 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mocksville

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

26 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

29 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

36 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

37 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Statesville and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 42.12 mi (67.79 km).

Statesville

#1 Statesville

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

Population28,045
Coordinates35.7826400, -80.8873000
Altitude278
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: South Center Street (-80.887311, 35.78268)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.78 $7.50 $15.00
Diesel $5.62 $8.83 $17.66

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Statesville and Winston-Salem. The current time is 22:21:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.