Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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.
Winston-Salem, NC
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Grapewood, NC
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This short, 15.1-mile drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Grapewood, NC takes about 21 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical option for a single day. The majority of your journey will be on main roads like Salem Parkway, Conrad Road, and Shallowford Road. Given its brief length, this route is ideal as a standalone day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll remain within the Southeast region throughout this drive, experiencing a straightforward transit between two North Carolina locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Parkway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Conrad Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Shallowford Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Grapevine Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Williams Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Marshall Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Grapewood, NC.
Start on North Main Street
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Turn left onto Marshall Street South
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 421; US 158; NC 150
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto Williams Road
Continue on Williams Road
Enter roundabout onto Shallowford Road
Continue on Shallowford Road
Turn right onto Conrad Road
Turn right onto Grapevine Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Marshall Street South
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 421; US 158; NC 150 / Salem Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Williams Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$2.40 one way
$4.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| premium | $4.78 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
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
Evening in Winston-Salem on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Grapewood on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience for this 21-minute trip, with 70% of the drive utilizing highway conditions. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles along Salem Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route incorporates local roads like Conrad Road and Shallowford Road, providing some variation. This blend suggests a drive that moves efficiently for the most part, with brief transitions onto more community-oriented streets.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Salem Parkway and Conrad Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West 1st Street.
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 15.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Marshall Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
197 ft
Total Descent
316 ft
Highest Point
946 ft
~11.9 mi in
Elevation Range
156 ft
Founded 1766
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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.
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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