Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grover, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Idlewild Terrace Apartments, NC
Jan van der Wolf
Grover, NC to Idlewild Terrace Apartments, NC is 10.1 miles and takes about 20m via Cleveland Avenue and Earl Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a local drive with several turns, making it a straightforward local journey rather than a long-haul adventure. It's ideal for a quick transit or a short errand run, easily completed within a few hours.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Avenue | 5.6 mi | 11m |
| Earl Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South Post Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Dixon Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Dekalb Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Grover, NC and Idlewild Terrace Apartments, NC.
Start on NC 226
At end of road, turn right onto NC 180; NC 226
Continue on NC 226
Turn left onto US 74; NC 226
Turn right onto NC 150; NC 18 Truck
Turn right
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto NC 180; NC 226 / South Post Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 74; NC 226 / East Dixon Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto NC 150; NC 18 Truck / South Dekalb Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| premium | $4.78 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Grover on Wednesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 2:55AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Destination
Night in Idlewild Terrace Apartments on Wednesday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 2:55AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, offering a dynamic local road experience with no highway stretches at all. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 5.6 miles along Cleveland Avenue. You'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Cleveland Avenue, Earl Road, and South Post Road, which means you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and direction. It's a classic example of a turn-heavy local drive, keeping you engaged without the monotony of highway cruising.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near NC 180; NC 226 / South Post Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (NC 180; NC 226 / South Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 74; NC 226 / East Dixon Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (NC 150; NC 18 Truck / South Dekalb Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
431 ft
Total Descent
450 ft
Highest Point
923 ft
~7.2 mi in
Elevation Range
313 ft
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Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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