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

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Mooresville, NC is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
58.59 mi
01h 13m
Flight
47.65 mi
76.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.65 mi
Kilometers
76.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.59 mi
Kilometers
94.29 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mooresville
Tue, May 5, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Tue, May 5, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-05-05T03:28
Arrive Mooresville
Tue, May 5, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Mocksville
NC

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

From Winston-Salem
29.3 mi
00h 36m
To Mooresville
29.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 21, NC 115: Troutman

    1005 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Charlotte Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Charlotte Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Statesville Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Statesville Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Plaza Drive

    2423 ft · 52 sec · East Plaza Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Iredell Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Iredell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    18 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
34.6 mi · 59%
I 77 South
10 mi · 17%
Salem Parkway
4.51 mi · 8%
Charlotte Highway
4.22 mi · 7%
Statesville Highway
1.87 mi · 3%
West Iredell Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mocksville
00h 36m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Mooresville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Winston-Salem and 29.3 miles from Mooresville.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Mooresville.

Stop Ideas Near Mocksville

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

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

RAIL

Salisbury

26 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

29 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

36 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

37 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Mooresville. Straight-line distance: 47.65 mi (76.69 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

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

#2 Mooresville

Town in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA

Population39,962
Coordinates35.5848600, -80.8100700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Mooresville (-80.81007, 35.58486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $8.20
Round trip
$16.40
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.20 $16.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.17 $18.34
Premium $4.78 $9.89 $19.78
Diesel $5.62 $11.64 $23.28

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Mooresville. The current time is 03:28:26.

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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.