How far is Thurmond, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Thurmond, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 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 EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Thurmond and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thurmond and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Billings Lane
20 m · 8 sec · Billings Lane
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Turn left onto Thurmond Road
1943 ft · 55 sec · Thurmond Road
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Turn right onto North Center Church Road
875 ft · 41 sec · North Center Church Road
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Yadkinville, Winston-Salem
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 39 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 Thurmond and Winston-Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 421 South
Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Thurmond 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 Thurmond to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 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 26.7 miles from Thurmond and 26.8 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thurmond 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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yadkinville.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Lexington
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thurmond and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 42.35 mi (68.15 km).
#1 Thurmond
Thurmond is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3665200, -80.9284100 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| Mid-grade | $3.80 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.23 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| Diesel | $5.49 | $10.37 | $20.73 |
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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