How far is West Marion, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from West Marion, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.8 mi
01h 50m
Flight
104.28 mi
167.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.28 mi
Kilometers
167.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.8 mi
Kilometers
183.15 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in West Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Marion
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Marion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Claremont
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From West Marion
56.9 mi
00h 55m
To Winston-Salem
57 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Marion and Winston-Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Marion and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Sugar Hill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sugar Hill Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    766 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    106.4 mi · 2 hr

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway

    2800 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street

    582 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on High Street Southwest

    140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cherry Street South

    1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Marion and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sugar Hill Road
108 mi · 95%
Salem Parkway
4.67 mi · 4%
US 421 South
0.53 mi
North Main Street
0.25 mi
Cherry Street South
0.23 mi
West 2nd Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Sugar Hill Road

Merge slight left

106 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
104.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
00h 55m from West Marion
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Marion 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 West Marion to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from West Marion and 57 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Marion and Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

50 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

53 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

62 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Marion and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 104.28 mi (167.83 km).

West Marion

#1 West Marion

Township in McDowell County, North Carolina

Population1,348
Coordinates35.6579000, -82.0253900
Altitude447
CountryUnited States
Winston-Salem

#2 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Sugar Hill Road (-82.025508, 35.657956)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $15.92
Round trip
$31.85
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.92 $31.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.80 $35.61
Premium $4.78 $19.21 $38.42
Diesel $5.62 $22.61 $45.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Marion and Winston-Salem. The current time is 00:26:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.