How far is Wilkesboro, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Wilkesboro, NC to Maine, NC is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
46.76 mi
00h 49m
Flight
37.43 mi
60.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.43 mi
Kilometers
60.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.76 mi
Kilometers
75.25 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 8:31 AM EDT
Return by in Wilkesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilkesboro
2026-04-19T07:42
Arrive Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 8:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilkesboro
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
Yadkinville
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Wilkesboro
23.1 mi
00h 24m
To Maine
23.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilkesboro and Maine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilkesboro and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    58 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Cherry Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1423 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22.4 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1518 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lone Hickory Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Lone Hickory Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Liberty Church Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Liberty Church Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2615 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilkesboro and Maine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cherry Street
23.4 mi · 50%
Liberty Church Road
8.15 mi · 17%
Lone Hickory Road
2.76 mi · 6%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.04 mi
Oak Grove Church Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

South Cherry Street

Merge slight left

22.4 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yadkinville
00h 24m from Wilkesboro
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wilkesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilkesboro to Maine?

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Yadkinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Wilkesboro and 23.7 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wilkesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Yadkinville

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

37 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

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

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

Lexington

51 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

54 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilkesboro and Maine. Straight-line distance: 37.43 mi (60.23 km).

Wilkesboro

#1 Wilkesboro

Town in and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina

Population3,430
Coordinates36.1459600, -81.1606400
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.160734, 36.146126)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.25 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.07
3.3 gal · 12.5 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.54 $13.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.78 $7.88 $15.77
Diesel $5.62 $9.28 $18.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilkesboro and Maine. The current time is 07:42:02.

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.