How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Mineral Springs, NC?

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Mineral Springs, NC is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.74 mi
02h 16m
Flight
79.86 mi
128.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.86 mi
Kilometers
128.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.74 mi
Kilometers
176.61 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Mon, Apr 20, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-04-20T02:00
Arrive Mineral Springs
Mon, Apr 20, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Kannapolis
NC

The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

From Winston-Salem
54.9 mi
01h 08m
To Mineral Springs
54.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph W
Destination
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Mineral Springs.

  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

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord Downtown

    944 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord Downtown

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

    29.9 mi · 37 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Expressway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Monroe Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · West Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fuller Street

    991 ft · 46 sec · Fuller Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Clinton Avenue

    692 ft · 19 sec · South Clinton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Lower White Store Road

    1658 ft · 46 sec · Lower White Store Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Mineral Springs Church Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Mineral Springs Church Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mineral Springs Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Gold Memorial Expressway
54.1 mi · 49%
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North
29.9 mi · 27%
Monroe Expressway
8.83 mi · 8%
US 29 South
3.75 mi · 3%
Mineral Springs Church Road
3.25 mi · 3%
West Marshville Boulevard
2.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

Turn left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

29.9 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kannapolis
01h 08m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Mineral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Kannapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Winston-Salem and 54.9 miles from Mineral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Mineral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Kannapolis

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

2 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

25 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

33 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Lexington

50 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 79.86 mi (128.52 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Mineral Springs

#2 Mineral Springs

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

Population3,171
Coordinates34.9440400, -80.2411700
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Mineral Springs (-80.24117, 34.94404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.66 L · about $15.33
Round trip
$30.66
7.74 gal · 29.32 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.33 $30.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $4.78 $18.49 $36.98
Diesel $5.62 $21.76 $43.53

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Mineral Springs. The current time is 02:00:34.

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.