How far is Tryon, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Tryon, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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 Tryon School Road
21 m · 9 sec · Tryon School Road
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Turn right onto Tryon Courthouse Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Tryon Courthouse Road
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Continue on South Mountain Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Mountain Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Merge slight left onto East Church Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Church Street
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Continue on Lincolnton Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Lincolnton Highway
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Continue on State Road 1407
2 mi · 3 min · State Road 1407
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Turn slight right
92 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
61 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2335 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto North Grove Street
2762 ft · 1 min · North Grove Street
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Continue on Reepsville Road
1178 ft · 30 sec · Reepsville Road
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Turn right onto Startown Road
8.7 mi · 12 min · Startown Road
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Turn right onto West Maiden Road
2657 ft · 55 sec · West Maiden Road
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Turn left onto Sigmon Dairy Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sigmon Dairy Road
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Continue on Rome Jones Road
2 mi · 3 min · Rome Jones Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Conover Boulevard West
1.6 km · 2 min · Conover Boulevard West
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Continue on 7th Avenue Northeast
2417 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Rockbarn Road
2094 ft · 40 sec · Rockbarn Road
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Continue on Rock Barn Road Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Rock Barn Road Northeast
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Turn right
104 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp straight
846 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 1 hr 1 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.
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.
Rock Barn Road Northeast
Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 01h 01m
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 Clear 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 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Tryon and 57.7 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 2:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.34 one way or $24.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Tryon and Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
Kannapolis
Salisbury
Lexington
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tryon and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 80.08 mi (128.87 km).
#1 Tryon
Tryon is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3398600, -81.3220300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $3.32 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $15.64 | $31.27 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
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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