Origin
Rural Hall, NC
Evening in Rural Hall on Saturday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rural Hall, NC to Clemmons, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rural Hall, NC
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Clemmons, NC
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Trip Overview
Rural Hall, NC to Clemmons, NC is 18.4 miles and takes about 28 minutes via University Parkway/Silas Creek Parkway/I-40, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its highway-focused profile and brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a straightforward drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Parkway | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Silas Creek Parkway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| I 40 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Lewisville Clemmons Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Salem Parkway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| North Point Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Clemmons Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
University Parkway
— 5.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rural Hall, NC and Clemmons, NC.
1
Start on NC 65
107 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bethania Rural Hall Road
2
Turn right onto NC 66
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
3
Continue on NC 66
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
University Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto North Point Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Point Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Silas Creek Parkway
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Silas Creek Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 421 North
7
Merge onto US 421
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Salem Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 238
Toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 40 West: Statesville
10
Merge onto I 40
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 184
Toward Lewisville, Clemmons
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Lewisville Clemmons Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewisville Clemmons Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on US 158
107 ft
·
18 sec
·
Clemmons Road
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
US 158
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Point Boulevard
Turn right onto North Point Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 238
Toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 West: Statesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 40 West: Statesville
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Lewisville, Clemmons
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 184
Toward Lewisville, Clemmons
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Lewisville Clemmons Road
Turn left onto Lewisville Clemmons Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Clemmons, NC
Evening in Clemmons on Saturday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
16 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
28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 77% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll navigate a significant portion of the trip on University Parkway and Silas Creek Parkway before merging onto I-40. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on University Parkway. Expect a consistent driving pace for most of the 28 minutes, with the transition to I-40 offering a more high-speed segment.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on University Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on University Parkway and Silas Creek Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in near North Point Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (North Point Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rural Hall, NC and Clemmons, NC, road signs point toward Statesville and Lewisville.
Statesville
12.8 mi in
|
~20m
Lewisville
17.1 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on University Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clemmons, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (North Point Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clemmons, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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