Origin
Tyro, NC
Afternoon in Tyro on Thursday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tyro, NC to Denton, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tyro, NC
Aleksander Dumała
Denton, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Tyro, NC to Denton, NC covers 24.2 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 47, Tyro Road, I 85 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on NC 47. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 39m highway drive covering 24.2 miles, with most of the trip on NC 47 and Tyro Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.3 miles on NC 47.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 47 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 47 and Tyro Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near Old Salisbury Road.
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 16 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (Old Salisbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Old Salisbury Road
At end of road, turn left onto Old Salisbury Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 285 South, US 52 South: Charlotte
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 285 South, US 52 South: Charlotte
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 84
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward NC 8: Lexington, Southmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91
Toward NC 8: Lexington, Southmont
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NC 8 / Cotton Grove Road
Turn left onto NC 8 / Cotton Grove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Tyro, NC to Denton, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Southmont along the way.
Southmont
9.2 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 47 | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| Tyro Road | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| I 85 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Cotton Grove Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 285 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Green Needles Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Hargrave Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hargrave Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 47
— 13.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyro, NC and Denton, NC.
1
Start on NC 150
45 ft
·
2 sec
·
NC 150
2
Turn right onto Tyro Road
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Tyro Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Old Salisbury Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Salisbury Road
4
Turn right onto Old Hargrave Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Old Hargrave Road
5
Continue on Green Needles Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Green Needles Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 285 South, US 52 South: Charlotte
7
Merge onto I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 84
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Hargrave Lane
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Hargrave Lane
10
Turn right onto NC 47
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hargrave Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
12
Merge onto I 85
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 85
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 91
Toward NC 8: Lexington, Southmont
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto NC 8
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cotton Grove Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto NC 47
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
NC 47
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 47
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 47
17
Turn left onto NC 47
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
NC 47
18
Turn left onto NC 47
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Salisbury Street
19
Arrive at destination
NC 47
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Denton, NC
Afternoon in Denton on Thursday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
33 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
39m 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 Tyro, NC to Denton, NC covers 24.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 47, Tyro Road, I 85. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Tyro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.78 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (Old Salisbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Tyro, NC to Denton, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Southmont along the way.
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