How far is West Highlands, NC from Clemmons, NC?

The driving distance from West Highlands, NC to Clemmons, NC is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.85 mi
00h 12m
Flight
8.09 mi
13.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.09 mi
Kilometers
13.02 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.85 mi
Kilometers
14.24 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clemmons
Mon, Apr 20, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in West Highlands
Mon, Apr 20, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Highlands
2026-04-20T10:38
Arrive Clemmons
Mon, Apr 20, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Highlands
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lewisville
NC

Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States

From West Highlands
4.4 mi
00h 06m
To Clemmons
4.4 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Highlands and Clemmons.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Highlands and Clemmons.

  1. 1

    Start on Runnymeade Road

    15 m · 5 sec · Runnymeade Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Springdale Avenue

    707 ft · 33 sec · Springdale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    861 ft · 24 sec · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Stratford Road

    1194 ft · 32 sec · South Stratford Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 421 North

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Salem Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville

    1 km · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Statesville

    1505 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Lewisville, Clemmons

    1015 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lewisville Clemmons Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Clemmons Road

    33 m · 18 sec · Clemmons Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clemmons Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Highlands and Clemmons.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
147.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
3.68 mi · 42%
Salem Parkway
2.59 mi · 29%
Lewisville Clemmons Road
1 mi · 11%
I 40
0.63 mi · 7%
South Stratford Road
0.23 mi · 3%
US 421 North
0.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

3.4 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisville
00h 06m from West Highlands
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Highlands and Sunny near Clemmons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Highlands to Clemmons?

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Lewisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from West Highlands and 4.4 miles from Clemmons.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Highlands and Sunny near Clemmons.

Stop Ideas Near Lewisville

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

16 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

18 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

Lexington

34 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

40 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Highlands and Clemmons. Straight-line distance: 8.09 mi (13.02 km).

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#1 West Highlands

West Highlands is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0984700, -80.2728300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Clemmons

#2 Clemmons

Town in North Carolina

Population21,089
Coordinates36.0215300, -80.3820000
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Runnymeade Road (-80.27282, 36.098334)
End: Clemmons Road (-80.381961, 36.021518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.18 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.46
0.62 gal · 2.36 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.23 $2.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.37 $2.75
Premium $4.78 $1.48 $2.96
Diesel $5.62 $1.74 $3.49

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between West Highlands and Clemmons. The current time is 10:38:57.

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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.