Origin
Denton, NC
Afternoon in Denton on Thursday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Denton, NC to Tyro, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denton, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Tyro, NC
Aleksander Dumała
Trip Overview
The drive from Denton, NC to Tyro, NC covers 24.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Jones Street, NC 47, Tyro Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on North Jones Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Denton, NC to Tyro, NC covers 24.1 miles and takes about 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Jones Street is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 47 / North Jones Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 24.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 (NC 47 / North Jones Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (NC 8): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 47 / North Jones Street
Turn right onto NC 47 / North Jones Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NC 8
Turn right onto NC 8
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward NC 47: Hargrave Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 88
Toward NC 47: Hargrave Road
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Green Needles Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 85
Toward Green Needles Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Jones Street | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| NC 47 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Tyro Road | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| I 85 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| NC 8 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| I 285 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Green Needles Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old Hargrave Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Jones Street
— 9.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denton, NC and Tyro, NC.
1
Start on NC 47
25 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Salisbury Street
2
Turn right onto NC 47
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North Jones Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NC 47
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
NC 47
4
Turn right onto NC 8
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NC 8
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto I 85
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 85
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 88
Toward NC 47: Hargrave Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto NC 47
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Hargrave Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 285 North, US 52 North: Lexington
10
Merge onto I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 85
Toward Green Needles Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Green Needles Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Needles Road
13
Continue on Old Hargrave Road
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Old Hargrave Road
14
Turn left onto Old Salisbury Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Salisbury Road
15
Turn right onto Tyro Road
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Tyro Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto NC 150
45 ft
·
0 sec
·
NC 150
17
Arrive at destination
NC 150
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Tyro, NC
Afternoon in Tyro on Thursday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
33 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Denton, NC to Tyro, NC covers 24.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Jones Street, NC 47, Tyro Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Denton, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 47 / North Jones Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (NC 8): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Denton, NC to Tyro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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