How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Madison, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Madison, NC is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Madison.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 158 East: Walkertown, Reidsville
15.9 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Belews Creek Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Belews Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68
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Continue straight
2003 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
1208 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
680 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
126 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Market Street
7 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Madison.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 158 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 158 East: Walkertown, Reidsville
15.9 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winston-Salem and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Madison?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Stokesdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Winston-Salem and 15.6 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Winston-Salem and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Stokesdale
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 Stokesdale.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Madison. Straight-line distance: 25.32 mi (40.75 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 Madison
Town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 2,108 |
| Coordinates | 36.3854200, -79.9594900 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-79.95949, 36.38542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
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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