How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Weaverville, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Weaverville, NC is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Burke County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Weaverville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Weaverville.
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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
4.5 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
1 km · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Statesville
1505 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
134 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
787 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Merrimon Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn straight
77 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right
1885 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward New Stock Road
972 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto New Stock Road
49 m · 11 sec · New Stock Road
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Turn left onto Weaverville Road
2629 ft · 1 min · Weaverville Road
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Continue on Merrimon Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
18 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Merchants Alley
61 m · 9 sec · Merchants Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merchants Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Weaverville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winston-Salem and Patchy Fog near Weaverville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Weaverville?
The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Icard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Winston-Salem and 76.6 miles from Weaverville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Winston-Salem and Patchy Fog near Weaverville.
Stop Ideas Near Icard
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 Icard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Weaverville. Straight-line distance: 132.6 mi (213.4 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 Weaverville
Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,039 |
| Coordinates | 35.6970500, -82.5606900 |
| Altitude | 664 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weaverville (-82.56069, 35.69705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.31 | $60.63 |
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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