How far is Thomasville, NC from Tyro, NC?

The driving distance from Thomasville, NC to Tyro, NC is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.69 mi
00h 29m
Flight
17.06 mi
27.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.06 mi
Kilometers
27.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.69 mi
Kilometers
31.68 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyro
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Thomasville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomasville
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Tyro
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Thomasville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lexington
NC

City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States

From Thomasville
9.8 mi
00h 14m
To Tyro
9.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Thomasville and Tyro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thomasville and Tyro.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    706 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fisher Ferry Street

    49 m · 13 sec · Fisher Ferry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2660 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lexington Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lexington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Old US Highway 29

    2166 ft · 43 sec · Old US Highway 29

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1651 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte

    1066 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Mocksville

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mocksville Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mocksville Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    808 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North NC Highway 150

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North NC Highway 150

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomasville and Tyro.

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Highway 29
7.67 mi · 39%
North NC Highway 150
4.28 mi · 22%
Mocksville Road
3.58 mi · 18%
I 85 Business South
1.92 mi · 10%
Lexington Avenue
1.31 mi · 7%
West Main Street
0.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Old US Highway 29

Merge slight right

6.94 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 14m from Thomasville
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Thomasville and Mostly Sunny near Tyro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thomasville to Tyro?

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Thomasville and 9.9 miles from Tyro.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thomasville and Mostly Sunny near Tyro.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Lexington

Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

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

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Tyro. Straight-line distance: 17.06 mi (27.46 km).

Thomasville

#1 Thomasville

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population26,713
Coordinates35.8826400, -80.0819900
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tyro

Tyro is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8090300, -80.3728300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Thomasville (-80.08199, 35.88264)
End: Tyro (-80.37283, 35.80903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.73
Round trip
$5.47
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.73 $5.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.06 $6.11
Premium $4.78 $3.30 $6.59
Diesel $5.62 $3.88 $7.76

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomasville and Tyro. The current time is 00:19:58.

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.