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

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Rhodhiss, NC is about 80 miles (128.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
79.98 mi
01h 37m
Flight
70.12 mi
112.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.12 mi
Kilometers
112.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.98 mi
Kilometers
128.72 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhodhiss
Tue, Jun 2, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Tue, Jun 2, 10:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-06-02T07:22
Arrive Rhodhiss
Tue, Jun 2, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
40 mi
00h 48m
To Rhodhiss
40 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Longview

    1253 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 33rd Street Southwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 33rd Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Avenue Northwest

    68 m · 6 sec · Main Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 34th Street Northwest

    2179 ft · 50 sec · 34th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue Northwest

    1638 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Hickory Airport Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hickory Airport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Airport Rhodhiss Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Airport Rhodhiss Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Burke Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Burke Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
66.8 mi · 84%
Salem Parkway
4.51 mi · 6%
Airport Rhodhiss Road
2.57 mi · 3%
33rd Street Southwest
1.56 mi · 2%
Hickory Airport Road
1.1 mi · 1%
Burke Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

66.6 mi · 01h 15m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 48m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhodhiss.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 40 miles from Winston-Salem and 40 miles from Rhodhiss.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhodhiss.

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 Rhodhiss. Straight-line distance: 70.12 mi (112.84 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

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

#2 Rhodhiss

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

Population1,021
Coordinates35.7740200, -81.4312000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Rhodhiss (-81.4312, 35.77402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.68 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
5.64 gal · 21.36 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.49 $24.98
Premium $4.78 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.62 $15.86 $31.72

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Rhodhiss. The current time is 07:22:05.

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.