Origin
Clemmons, NC
Morning in Clemmons on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clemmons, NC to Winston-Salem, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clemmons, NC
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Trip Overview
This short 10.8-mile drive from Clemmons, NC to Winston-Salem, NC takes about 15 minutes and is a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 77% of the journey on main roads like Salem Parkway and I-40. You'll experience a brief but efficient transit between two locations within the Southeast region, both within North Carolina. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this trip is designed for ease and speed. It's a straightforward connection, ideal if you're looking for a quick and uncomplicated transfer between these nearby points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Parkway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| I 40 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Lewisville Clemmons Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clemmons Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Salem Parkway
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clemmons, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on US 158
19 ft
·
4 sec
·
Clemmons Road
2
Turn right onto Lewisville Clemmons Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewisville Clemmons Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 40 East
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 40
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 40
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 188
Toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
6
Merge onto US 421
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 233B
Toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on High Street Southwest
459 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street Southwest
9
Turn left onto Cherry Street South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cherry Street South
10
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lewisville Clemmons Road
Turn right onto Lewisville Clemmons Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 40 East
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 233B
Toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West 2nd Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Winston-Salem, NC
Morning in Winston-Salem on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is decidedly highway-focused, making up 77% of the total mileage. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads like Salem Parkway and I-40, designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Salem Parkway, offering a consistent pace. Expect a smooth, relatively fast-paced journey without many abrupt changes in road type. This profile suggests a drive where you can maintain a steady speed for the majority of the trip.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Salem Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Salem Parkway and I 40. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lewisville Clemmons Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lewisville Clemmons Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Winston-Salem, NC
Full guide →Founded 1766
Winston-Salem is a city in North Carolina. It has an approximate population of 251,000 (2022). Winston-Salem is one of three cities that make up the Piedmont Triad; the others are Greensboro and High Point.
Top landmarks
- • Old Salem — historic district and open-air museum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.
- • Reynolds Building — historic skyscraper in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.
- • Home Moravian Church — church building in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Salem Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Winston-Salem, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lewisville Clemmons Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winston-Salem, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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