Trip from Thomasville, NC to Tyro, NC

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are US 29, North NC Highway 150, Mocksville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Thomasville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Thomasville, NC to Tyro, NC?

The route from Thomasville, NC to Tyro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

29m

Distance

19.7 mi

32 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great 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 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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Thomasville, NC to Tyro, NC covers 19.7 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 29, North NC Highway 150, Mocksville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on US 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.7 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 (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 29m highway drive covering 19.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 29 and North NC Highway 150. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.9 miles on US 29.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and North NC Highway 150. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Fisher Ferry Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

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 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Fisher Ferry Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (US 29; US 64; US 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Fisher Ferry Street

Turn right onto Fisher Ferry Street

Navigation decision point

8

9.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 29; US 70

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64...

5

9.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 29; US 64; US 70

Merge onto US 29; US 64; US 70

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

6

11.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 64

Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Mocksville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 64 West: Mocksville

5

11.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 64 / Mocksville Road

Merge onto US 64 / Mocksville Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 29	8.9 mi	10m
North NC Highway 150	4.3 mi	6m
Mocksville Road	3.4 mi	4m
Lexington Avenue	1.3 mi	2m
West Main Street	0.6 mi	1m
Old US Highway 29	0.4 mi	<1m
US 64	0.3 mi	<1m
Fisher Ferry Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 29 — 8.9 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thomasville, NC and Tyro, NC.

1

Start on West Main Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Main Street

2

Turn right onto Fisher Ferry Street

161 ft · 12 sec · Fisher Ferry Street

3

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · West Main Street

4

Continue on Lexington Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Avenue

5

Continue on Old US Highway 29

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Old US Highway 29

6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec

7

Merge onto US 29; US 70

6.9 mi · 8 min · US 29; US 70

8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 29; US 70

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 29; US 70

Toward I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 64 West, US 70 West: Charlotte Use the slight right lane.

9

Merge onto US 29; US 64; US 70

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 29; US 64; US 70

Use the slight right lane.

10

Take the exit onto US 64

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 64

Toward US 64 West: Mocksville Use the slight right lane.

11

Merge onto US 64

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mocksville Road

Use the straight lane.

12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

13

At end of road, turn right onto NC 150

4.3 mi · 6 min · North NC Highway 150

14

Arrive at destination

NC 150

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.08 one way

$6.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$3.37	$6.74
premium	$4.70	$3.65	$7.29
diesel	$5.61	$4.35	$8.70

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.9	$2.07	$0.95
Efficient EV	4.9	$1.72	$0.79
EV Truck/SUV	7.9	$2.76	$1.26

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

Thomasville, NC

Night in Thomasville on Thursday

Local time

9:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tyro, NC

Night in Tyro on Thursday

Local time

9:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°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

32 degrees warmer 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 Thomasville, NC to Tyro, NC covers 19.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.