Origin
Micro, NC
Late night in Micro on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Micro, NC to Strickland Crossroads, 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
26m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Micro, NC
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Strickland Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Micro to Strickland Crossroads is 20.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes via I 95, US 701, and West Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused trip entirely within North Carolina's Southeast region. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a straightforward and efficient drive. Plan for this to be a simple hop rather than a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| US 701 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Saint Stephens Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stricklands Crossroads Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Micro, NC and Strickland Crossroads, NC.
1
Start on this road
114 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto Saint Stephens Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Saint Stephens Road
4
Take the ramp
485 ft
·
11 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
7
Turn right
252 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 701, NC 96
8
Turn straight onto US 701; NC 96
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 701; NC 96
9
Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
306 ft
·
7 sec
·
Stricklands Crossroads Road
10
Turn right
159 ft
·
11 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Ben...
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn right toward US 701, NC 96
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 701, NC 96
4
20 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Stricklands Crossroads Road
Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road
Navigation decision point
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Strickland Crossroads, NC
Late night in Strickland Crossroads on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
3 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
26m 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 overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a 12.6-mile stretch on I 95, offering a consistent, high-speed experience for a significant portion of your travel. The character of the drive is therefore dominated by interstate conditions, characterized by efficient travel and minimal interruptions. As you transition off I 95 onto US 701 and then West Main Street, expect a slight shift to more local road conditions, though the overall feel remains that of a quick transit.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 701. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Micro, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Bentonville Civil War Battleground along the way.
Bentonville Civil War Battleground
13.3 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Strickland Crossroads, 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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