Origin
Taylorsville, NC
Morning in Taylorsville on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylorsville, 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
1h 17m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylorsville, NC
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Trip Overview
Taylorsville to Winston-Salem is 63 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via I 40, US 64, and Salem Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It’s a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey between these two cities. If you're looking for an easy commute or a short hop to a larger city, this route fits the bill without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 39.4 mi | 43m |
| US 64 | 14.4 mi | 19m |
| Salem Parkway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| West Main Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Adams Pond Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 39.4 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on Main Avenue Drive
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Avenue Drive
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
275 ft
·
9 sec
·
2nd Street Southwest
3
Turn right onto NC 90
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Avenue
4
Turn right onto Adams Pond Lane
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Adams Pond Lane
5
Turn left onto US 64
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 64
6
Continue on US 64; NC 90
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
8
Merge onto I 40
39 mi
·
43 min
·
I 40
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 188
Toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
10
Merge onto US 421
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 233B
Toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on High Street Southwest
459 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street Southwest
13
Turn left onto Cherry Street South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cherry Street South
14
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Taylorsville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.8 — 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
|
2nd Street Southwest
Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
West 2nd Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.85 one way
$19.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Mocksville, NC
32 mi in
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
31 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
1h 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a notable 39.4 miles on I 40. The route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing direct travel over winding backroads. Expect a smooth, predictable experience as you transition from local roads to interstate, and finally to the Salem Parkway as you approach Winston-Salem.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.4 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 64. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street Southwest.
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 63 miles you will encounter 12 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 (2nd Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.2 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 1h 17m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.4 miles on I 40. 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: near the start (2nd Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.2 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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