Origin
Tyro, NC
Late night in Tyro on Saturday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tyro, NC to Wallburg, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tyro, NC
Aleksander Dumała
Wallburg, NC
Bruno Kraler
Trip Overview
The drive from Tyro, NC to Wallburg, NC covers 25.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 285, Gumtree Road, NC 150 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on I 285. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 25.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 285 and Gumtree Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.2 miles on I 285.
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.
I 285 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 285 and Gumtree Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 25.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (I 285; US 52): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 285; US 52
Merge onto I 285; US 52
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Hickory Tree Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 100
Toward Hickory Tree Road
6
17.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Hickory Tree Road
Turn right onto Hickory Tree Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Old US Hwy 52
At end of road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 52
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 285 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Gumtree Road | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| NC 150 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| US 64 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| NC 109 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Old US Hwy 52 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hickory Tree Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wallburg Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 285
— 10.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyro, NC and Wallburg, 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
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 64
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge onto I 285; US 52
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 285; US 52
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 100
Toward Hickory Tree Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Hickory Tree Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hickory Tree Road
Use the straight lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 52
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Old US Hwy 52
9
Turn right onto Gumtree Road
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Gumtree Road
10
Turn right onto NC 109
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NC 109
11
Turn left onto Wallburg Road
34 ft
·
0 sec
·
Wallburg Road
12
Arrive at destination
Wallburg Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.78 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Wallburg, NC
Late night in Wallburg on Saturday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
31 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
38m 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 Wallburg, NC covers 25.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 285, Gumtree Road, 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 12.9 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 $4.03 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 25.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (I 285; US 52): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tyro, NC to Wallburg, 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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