Trip from Mooresville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

59.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Mooresville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Iredell Avenue, East Plaza Drive, Statesville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

30 miles from Mooresville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 59.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Iredell Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Iredell Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Plaza Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Statesville Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Charlotte Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 421 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Salem Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Iredell Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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Turn right

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Turn left onto West Iredell Avenue

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Turn right onto East Plaza Drive

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Turn left onto Statesville Highway

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Turn straight onto Charlotte Highway

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Turn left

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Winston-Salem, Asheville

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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem

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Continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway

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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

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Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street

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Continue on High Street Southwest

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Turn left onto Cherry Street South

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Turn right onto West 2nd Street

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Turn left onto North Main Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 30 miles from Mooresville, NC, or about 31m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 59.9 miles or 1h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30 miles or 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winston-Salem, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mooresville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mooresville, NC

This is one driving day of about 59.9 miles and 1h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mooresville, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Cornelius, NC

30 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Winston-Salem, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Winston-Salem, NC.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30 mi from Mooresville, NC

Walnut Cove, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cornelius, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30 miles from Mooresville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$9.34	$18.68
midgrade	$4.43	$10.44	$20.89
premium	$4.78	$11.27	$22.54
diesel	$5.62	$13.26	$26.53

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mooresville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Iredell Avenue, East Plaza Drive, Statesville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30 miles from Mooresville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.34 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.