How far is Wilmington, NC from Stokesdale, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Stokesdale, NC is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Stokesdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Stokesdale.
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Start on South 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South 3rd Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn left onto North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Keep slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight right
1871 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 785 North, I 840 West
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
13.6 mi · 16 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220: Battleground Avenue
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 North
124 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Battleground Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · Battleground Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Battleground Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Battleground Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 158: Stokesdale, Reidsville
1809 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 68
24 m · 1 sec · State Highway 68
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 68
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Stokesdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
107 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington and Rain Showers Likely near Stokesdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Stokesdale?
The road trip is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km) and usually takes 04h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Wilmington and 113.9 miles from Stokesdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.85 one way or $63.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington and Rain Showers Likely near Stokesdale.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Stokesdale. Straight-line distance: 180.27 mi (290.11 km).
#1 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stokesdale
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,555 |
| Coordinates | 36.2370800, -79.9794800 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stokesdale (-79.97948, 36.23708)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $31.85 | $63.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.61 | $71.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.42 | $76.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.22 | $90.43 |
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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