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Trip from Micro, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

20.1 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Micro, NC, NC

Micro, NC

FOX ^.ᆽ.^= ∫

Downtown Strickland Crossroads, NC, NC

Strickland Crossroads, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

Micro to Strickland Crossroads is 20.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes via I 95, US 701, and West Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused trip entirely within North Carolina's Southeast region. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a straightforward and efficient drive. Plan for this to be a simple hop rather than a destination in itself.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 20.1 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 (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This trip is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a 12.6-mile stretch on I 95, offering a consistent, high-speed experience for a significant portion of your travel. The character of the drive is therefore dominated by interstate conditions, characterized by efficient travel and minimal interruptions. As you transition off I 95 onto US 701 and then West Main Street, expect a slight shift to more local road conditions, though the overall feel remains that of a quick transit.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and US 701. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.

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 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 (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Main Street

Turn left onto West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
13.3 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Ben...
6
13.5 mi into trip | ~16m in

Turn right toward US 701, NC 96

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 701, NC 96
4
20 mi into trip | ~26m in | Stricklands Crossroads Road

Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road

Navigation decision point

5
20.1 mi into trip | ~26m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Micro, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Bentonville Civil War Battleground along the way.

Bentonville Civil War Battleground

13.3 mi in | ~16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 12.6 mi 14m
US 701 6.5 mi 9m
West Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
Saint Stephens Road 0.1 mi <1m
Stricklands Crossroads Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 12.6 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Micro, NC and Strickland Crossroads, NC.

1

Start on this road

114 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
3

Turn right onto Saint Stephens Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Saint Stephens Road
4

Take the ramp

485 ft · 11 sec
5

Merge onto I 95

13 mi · 14 min · I 95
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 301, US 701, NC 96: Newton Grove, Bentonville Civil War Battleground
7

Turn right

252 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 701, NC 96
8

Turn straight onto US 701; NC 96

6.5 mi · 9 min · US 701; NC 96
9

Turn right onto Stricklands Crossroads Road

306 ft · 7 sec · Stricklands Crossroads Road
10

Turn right

159 ft · 11 sec
11

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.14 one way

$6.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $3.44 $6.87
premium $4.70 $3.72 $7.44
diesel $5.61 $4.44 $8.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6 0 $2.11 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.76 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.81 $1.29

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Micro, NC

Morning in Micro on Friday

Local time

9:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Strickland Crossroads, NC

Morning in Strickland Crossroads on Friday

Local time

9:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

5 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

26m 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 Micro, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC covers 20.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, US 701, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Micro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.14 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 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Micro, NC to Strickland Crossroads, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Bentonville Civil War Battleground along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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