How far is Walkertown, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Walkertown, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walkertown and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walkertown and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Sullivantown Road
10 m · 7 sec · Sullivantown Road
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street
134 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Harley Drive
1085 ft · 27 sec · Harley Drive
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Turn slight left onto New Walkertown Road Northeast
6.6 mi · 10 min · New Walkertown Road Northeast
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Jr Drive
693 ft · 26 sec · North Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
20 m · 1 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 Walkertown 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.
New Walkertown Road Northeast
Turn slight left onto New Walkertown Road Northeast
6.59 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walkertown 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 Walkertown to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Walkertown and 5.5 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Walkertown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Kernersville
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 Kernersville.
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walkertown and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 7.29 mi (11.73 km).
#1 Walkertown
City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,969 |
| Coordinates | 36.1754100, -80.1531000 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.31 | $2.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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