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

The driving distance from Troy, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
68.9 mi
01h 12m
Flight
54.85 mi
88.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.85 mi
Kilometers
88.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.9 mi
Kilometers
110.89 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Wed, Apr 29, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Wed, Apr 29, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-29T05:07
Arrive Winston-Salem
Wed, Apr 29, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Randleman
NC

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

From Troy
34.4 mi
00h 36m
To Winston-Salem
34.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    24 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Liberty Street

    1326 ft · 1 min · North Liberty Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Smitherman Street

    36 m · 11 sec · Smitherman Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    18.8 mi · 27 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dawson Miller Road

    682 ft · 13 sec · Dawson Miller Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    127 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1123 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

    31.3 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Mount Airy

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

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

    975 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    2199 ft · 34 sec · Salem Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
31.3 mi · 45%
North Main Street
18.8 mi · 27%
Dawson Miller Road
11.7 mi · 17%
I 40 West
2.96 mi · 4%
John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.09 mi · 3%
Salem Parkway
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

31.3 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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randleman
00h 36m from Troy
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Troy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Randleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Troy and 34.5 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Troy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Randleman

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

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

RAIL

High Point

24 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

27 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

40 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Burlington

45 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 54.85 mi (88.28 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

City in North Carolina, United States

Population3,293
Coordinates35.3584700, -79.8944900
Altitude201
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: West Main Street (-79.894485, 35.358631)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.63 $19.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.78 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $5.62 $13.67 $27.33

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Winston-Salem. The current time is 05:07:45.

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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.