How far is Walnut Cove, NC from Mayodan, NC?
The driving distance from Walnut Cove, NC to Mayodan, NC is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Cove and Mayodan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Cove and Mayodan.
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Start on North Main Street
12.9 mi · 21 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto South Wilson Street
1092 ft · 32 sec · South Wilson Street
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Turn right onto West Murphy Street
905 ft · 45 sec · West Murphy Street
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Turn left onto Rand Street
123 m · 20 sec · Rand Street
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Turn right onto West Decatur Street
39 m · 13 sec · West Decatur Street
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Turn sharp left onto Highway Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway Street
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Continue on South 2nd Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
33 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Cove and Mayodan.
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.
North Main Street
Start on North Main Street
12.9 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Walnut Cove and Rain Showers Likely near Mayodan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Cove to Mayodan?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Walnut Cove and 7.6 miles from Mayodan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Madison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Cove and Mayodan. Straight-line distance: 12.64 mi (20.35 km).
#1 Walnut Cove
City in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,532 |
| Coordinates | 36.2954100, -80.1417100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mayodan
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.4123600, -79.9669900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mayodan (-79.96699, 36.41236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.77 | $3.55 |
| Mid-grade | $3.80 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Premium | $4.23 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Diesel | $5.49 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
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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