Origin
Killian Crossroads, NC
Morning in Killian Crossroads on Friday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killian Crossroads, NC to Brookford, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killian Crossroads, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Killian Crossroads, NC to Brookford, NC covers 22.9 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 16, US 321, Smyre Farm Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on NC 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 22.9 miles, with most of the trip on NC 16 and US 321. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.8 miles on NC 16.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 16 and US 321. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 34m drive. You will face about 13 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: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Smyre Farm Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (US 321 Business): Navigation decision point.
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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Smyre Farm Road
Turn left onto Smyre Farm Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 321 Business
At end of road, turn left onto US 321 Business
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
McKay Road
Turn right onto McKay Road
Navigation decision point
5
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NC 10
Turn sharp left onto NC 10
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 16 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| US 321 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Smyre Farm Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| NC 10 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| McKay Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| NC 16 BUS | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Sigmon Dairy Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brookford Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 16
— 6.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killian Crossroads, NC and Brookford, NC.
1
Start on this road
156 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
76 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn left onto NC 16 BUS
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NC 16 BUS
4
Turn right onto NC 16
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
NC 16
5
Turn left onto Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Smyre Farm Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 321 Business
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 321 Business
7
Turn right onto McKay Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McKay Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto Sigmon Dairy Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sigmon Dairy Road
9
Turn sharp left onto NC 10
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 10
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NC 10: Newton
11
Merge onto US 321
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 321
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward NC 127
13
Turn right onto NC 127
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookford Boulevard
14
Continue on NC 127
433 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Street Southwest
15
Turn right onto 20th Avenue Southwest
350 ft
·
15 sec
·
20th Avenue Southwest
16
Arrive at destination
20th Avenue Southwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
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
Brookford, NC
Morning in Brookford on Friday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
1 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
34m 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 Killian Crossroads, NC to Brookford, NC covers 22.9 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 16, US 321, Smyre Farm Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Killian Crossroads, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.58 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 is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (Smyre Farm Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (US 321 Business): Navigation decision point.
The route from Killian Crossroads, NC to Brookford, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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