How far is Tryon, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Tryon, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tryon and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tryon and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Mc Cown Street
39 m · 11 sec · Mc Cown Street
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Turn sharp right onto Pacolet Street
32 m · 14 sec · Pacolet Street
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Turn left onto North Trade Street
2387 ft · 1 min · North Trade Street
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Continue on Lynn Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Lynn Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Mills Street
49 m · 6 sec · West Mills Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Mills Street
121 m · 11 sec · West Mills Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 26 West, US 74 East: Saluda, Forest City, Shelby, Asheville
74 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 26 West, US 74 East: Saluda, Forest City, Shelby, Asheville
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 74 East: Shelby, Forest City
2411 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
17.4 mi · 19 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
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Continue on James A. Callahan Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · James A. Callahan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 120
1123 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ellenboro Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Ellenboro Road
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Turn left onto Mooresboro Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Mooresboro Road
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Turn left onto New House Road
1681 ft · 29 sec · New House Road
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Turn right onto West Stage Coach Trail
4 mi · 6 min · West Stage Coach Trail
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Turn left onto Polkville Road
1352 ft · 26 sec · Polkville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Casar Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Casar Road
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Turn right onto Pruitt Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pruitt Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wes Cook Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wes Cook Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Casar Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Casar Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1288 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Old Shelby Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Old Shelby Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Shelby Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Shelby Road
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Take the ramp right
1779 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
66.4 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
2800 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway
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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 Tryon and Winston-Salem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Old Shelby Road
Merge slight left
66.4 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Tryon and Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tryon to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Hildebran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Tryon and 78.9 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tryon and Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Hildebran
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 Hildebran.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tryon and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 127.78 mi (205.65 km).
#1 Tryon
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,635 |
| Coordinates | 35.2081700, -82.2384500 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $3.96 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.31 | $60.63 |
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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