How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Indian Trail, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Indian Trail, NC is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Indian Trail.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Indian Trail.
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Start on North Main Street
2610 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
1415 ft · 22 sec · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington
1258 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
21.5 mi · 24 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
34.9 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 485 Inner, I 485 Outer: Matthews, Huntersville
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South Inner: Matthews
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
2790 ft · 34 sec · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East: Monroe
1337 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Independence Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Independence Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Independence Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Independence Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Indian Trail Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North Indian Trail Road
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Turn right
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Indian Trail.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Continue straight
34.9 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Winston-Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indian Trail.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Indian Trail?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
China Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Winston-Salem and 45 miles from Indian Trail.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winston-Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indian Trail.
Stop Ideas Near China Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to China Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Indian Trail. Straight-line distance: 74.61 mi (120.07 km).
#1 Winston-Salem
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
| Population | 248,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.0998600, -80.2442200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indian Trail
A town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
| Population | 41,040 |
| Coordinates | 35.0768100, -80.6692400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Trail (-80.66924, 35.07681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.19 | $30.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.88 | $35.77 |
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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