Origin
Tyro, NC
Night in Tyro on Thursday
Local time
9:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tyro, NC to Thomasville, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
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.
Tyro, NC
Aleksander Dumała
Thomasville, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tyro, NC to Thomasville, NC covers 19.4 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 29, US 64, NC 150 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on US 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.4 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 (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 19.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 29 and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.2 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 12 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 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and US 64. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near US 64.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (US 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 64
Merge onto US 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64...
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 29; US 70
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; US 70 toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70...
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Fisher Ferry Street
Turn right onto Fisher Ferry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| US 64 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| NC 150 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Lexington Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old US Highway 29 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fisher Ferry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 7.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyro, NC and Thomasville, NC.
1
Start on NC 150
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NC 150
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
3
Merge onto US 64
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 64
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit onto US 64
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 64
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; US 70
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 29; US 70
Toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
7
Continue on Old US Highway 29
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Old US Highway 29
8
Continue on Lexington Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Avenue
9
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Turn right onto Fisher Ferry Street
161 ft
·
12 sec
·
Fisher Ferry Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
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
Thomasville, NC
Night in Thomasville on Thursday
Local time
9:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tyro, NC to Thomasville, NC covers 19.4 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 29, US 64, NC 150. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 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 $3.03 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (US 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles (US 29; US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Tyro, NC to Thomasville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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