Origin
Stokesdale, NC
Late night in Stokesdale on Saturday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stokesdale, NC to Winston-Salem, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stokesdale, NC
Tolga Ahmetler
Trip Overview
Stokesdale to Winston-Salem is 19.6 miles and takes about 29 minutes via US 158, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive primarily stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward journey that's more about efficient travel than leisurely sightseeing. It’s a short hop, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion, with most of your travel happening on major highways.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 97% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll spend most of your time on US 158 and State Highway 68, which are designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 19 miles along US 158, offering a consistent pace. South Main Street also plays a role, providing a brief transition before rejoining the faster routes. Overall, expect a smooth, high-speed experience for the majority of this trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 158 is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 158 and South Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 158.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Stokesdale, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is easy. At 29m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 158): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 158
Turn left onto US 158
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 233A
Toward Main Street
3
19.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
South Main Street
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 158 | 19 mi | 27m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 68 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 158
— 19 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stokesdale, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on NC 68
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 68
2
Turn left onto US 158
19 mi
·
27 min
·
US 158
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 233A
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
4
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
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.
Destination
Winston-Salem, NC
Late night in Winston-Salem on Saturday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
7 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
29m 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 Stokesdale, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 19.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 158, South Main Street, State Highway 68. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Stokesdale, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.07 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.
The drive from Stokesdale, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is easy. At 29m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 158): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stokesdale, NC to Winston-Salem, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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