How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Mount Pleasant, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Mount Pleasant, NC is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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 02h 31m.
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 and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on North Main Street
1848 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1168 ft · 31 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Marshall Street South
92 m · 5 sec · Marshall Street South
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West
804 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Salem Parkway
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Continue on Watson Brame Expressway
20.5 mi · 29 min · Watson Brame Expressway
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto NC Highway 105 Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · NC Highway 105 Extension
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Mitchell Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Mitchell Avenue
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Continue on Newland Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Newland Highway
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Turn left onto Avery County High School Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Avery County High School Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Millers Gap Highway
1557 ft · 34 sec · Millers Gap Highway
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Turn left onto Spanish Oak Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Spanish Oak Road
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Road
29 m · 2 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Mount Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Salem Parkway
Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
55.4 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Wilkesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Winston-Salem and 55.2 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Wilkesboro
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 Wilkesboro.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Salisbury
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 95.62 mi (153.88 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 Mount Pleasant
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,226 |
| Coordinates | 36.0520700, -81.9553900 |
| Altitude | 1171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-81.95539, 36.05207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
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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