How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Badin, NC?

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Badin, NC is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
67.51 mi
01h 29m
Flight
48.47 mi
78.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.47 mi
Kilometers
78.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.51 mi
Kilometers
108.64 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Badin
Sat, May 23, 9:49 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Sat, May 23, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-05-23T08:19
Arrive Badin
Sat, May 23, 9:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winston-Salem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Spencer
NC

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Winston-Salem
33.7 mi
00h 44m
To Badin
33.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Badin.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2610 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East

    917 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    1415 ft · 22 sec · Salem Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington

    1258 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    21.5 mi · 24 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Salisbury, Albemarle

    768 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 52 South: Albermarle

    3032 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Newsome Road

    71 m · 10 sec · Newsome Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stokes Ferry Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Stokes Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Liberty Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.8 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Gold Street

    7.7 mi · 13 min · West Gold Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · NC 740

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Gold Memorial Expressway
36 mi · 53%
Stokes Ferry Road
8.78 mi · 13%
West Gold Street
7.73 mi · 11%
Liberty Road
4.28 mi · 6%
US 52 South
0.96 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John Gold Memorial Expressway

Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

21.5 mi · 00h 24m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Spencer
00h 44m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winston-Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Badin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Badin?

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

East Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Winston-Salem and 33.7 miles from Badin.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Winston-Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Badin.

Stop Ideas Near East Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

2 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

23 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Kannapolis

26 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

High Point

49 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Badin. Straight-line distance: 48.47 mi (78.01 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Badin

#2 Badin

Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,934
Coordinates35.4059700, -80.1167200
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Badin (-80.11672, 35.40597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.02 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.85
4.76 gal · 18.04 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.43 $18.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.54 $21.08
Premium $4.78 $11.37 $22.74
Diesel $5.62 $13.39 $26.77

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Badin. The current time is 08:19:22.

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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.