Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 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.
Rural Hall, NC
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Grapewood, NC
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Rural Hall to Grapewood is 15.3 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Yadkinville Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it ideal for a quick errand or a leisurely afternoon drive. Given its brevity, you won't need extensive planning, but it's good to know the estimated travel time and cost upfront.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkinville Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Bethania Rural Hall Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Bethania Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Shattalon Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grapevine Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Conrad Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Reynolda Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rural Hall, NC and Grapewood, NC.
Start on NC 65
Enter roundabout onto Bethania Rural Hall Road
Continue on Bethania Rural Hall Road
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto Bethania Road
At end of road, turn left onto NC 67
Turn right onto Shattalon Drive
Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
Continue on Conrad Road
Turn left onto Grapevine Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto NC 65 / Bethania Rural Hall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Bethania Rural Hall Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto NC 67 / Reynolda Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Shattalon Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.34 one way
$4.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| premium | $4.64 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Rural Hall on Saturday
Local time
8:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Grapewood on Saturday
Local time
8:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage to speak of. You'll navigate primarily on Yadkinville Road, Bethania Rural Hall Road, and Bethania Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.7 miles along Yadkinville Road. The road's personality is that of a connected local network, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed as you follow the various turns.
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 early in the drive near NC 65 / Bethania Rural Hall Road.
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 (NC 65 / Bethania Rural Hall Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (Bethania Rural Hall Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.4 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
251 ft
Total Descent
469 ft
Highest Point
1,010 ft
Elevation Range
245 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Lewisville, NC
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Winston-Salem, NC
Cuisine: pizza
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Pfafftown, NC
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Rural Hall, NC
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-17:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Rural Hall, NC
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: thai
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: sandwich
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
Winston-Salem, NC
Visit websiteMonument
Near the end, short detour
Yes
Around the midpoint, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1887
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.3 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 (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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