Origin
Lewisville, NC
Morning in Lewisville on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewisville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisville, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Lewisville and Winston-Salem, you are looking at a quick, efficient 11.7-mile connection within North Carolina’s Southeast region. This drive typically takes about 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or errand run. Because the distance is so short, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the journey in one go. You will primarily rely on US 421, Lewisville Clemmons Road, and North Main Street to navigate between the two points. It is a straightforward, no-fuss transit that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 421 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Lewisville Clemmons Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisville, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on Lewisville Clemmons Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewisville Clemmons Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on Lewisville Clemmons Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lewisville Clemmons Road
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 421
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US 421
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 233B
Toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on High Street Southwest
459 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street Southwest
7
Turn left onto Cherry Street South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cherry Street South
8
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 421
Merge onto US 421
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
10.8 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West 2nd Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
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 Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
29 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
17m 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?
This trip is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 70% of your journey spent on faster-moving roads. You will spend the bulk of your time on US 421, which features a longest stretch of 8.2 miles of uninterrupted driving. As you transition from the more residential feel of Lewisville toward the urban center of Winston-Salem, the road character shifts from local streets to a more consistent highway pace. Expect a functional, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding scenic tour. The combination of local connectors and the major highway artery ensures that your 17-minute transit remains predictable and steady throughout.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on US 421.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and Lewisville Clemmons Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 11.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (US 421): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 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 →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.
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 17m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on US 421. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (US 421): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 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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