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

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Lowesville, NC is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
77.42 mi
01h 35m
Flight
63.83 mi
102.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.83 mi
Kilometers
102.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.42 mi
Kilometers
124.6 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowesville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-04-19T04:58
Arrive Lowesville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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

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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Winston-Salem
38.7 mi
00h 47m
To Lowesville
38.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1848 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1168 ft · 31 sec · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Marshall Street South

    92 m · 5 sec · Marshall Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West

    804 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville

    1 km · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Statesville

    1505 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.3 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North, I 77 South: Wytheville, Charlotte

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 South

    2.5 mi · 3 min · I-77 South

  14. 14

    Continue on I 77 South

    2243 ft · 29 sec · I 77 South

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Sam Furr Road, Concord, Huntersville

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Lake Norman, Southlake Christian Academy

    42 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sam Furr Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Sam Furr Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Pilot Knob Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Pilot Knob Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    64 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Plank Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Old Plank Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Plank Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
34.6 mi · 45%
I 77 South
23.5 mi · 30%
Sam Furr Road
7.64 mi · 10%
Salem Parkway
4.51 mi · 6%
I-77 South
2.52 mi · 3%
South Pilot Knob Road
2.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

34.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 47m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Winston-Salem and Chance Rain Showers near Lowesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Winston-Salem and 38.7 miles from Lowesville.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winston-Salem and Chance Rain Showers near Lowesville.

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Lowesville. Straight-line distance: 63.83 mi (102.73 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

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

#2 Lowesville

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population2,945
Coordinates35.4170800, -81.0111900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Lowesville (-81.01119, 35.41708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.34 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.63
5.46 gal · 20.68 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.81 $21.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.09 $24.18
Premium $4.78 $13.04 $26.09
Diesel $5.62 $15.35 $30.71

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 Winston-Salem and Lowesville. The current time is 04:58:32.

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.