Origin
Winston-Salem, NC
Evening in Winston-Salem on Thursday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Mountain View, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
73.5 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mountain View, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Mountain View, NC covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Salem Parkway, NC 127 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 73.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Salem Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.9 miles on I 40.
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.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 63.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Salem Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West 1st Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.4 miles (West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Marshall Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 1st Street
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Marshall Street South
Turn left onto Marshall Street South
Navigation decision point
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West
8
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 238
Toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
6
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 321: Lenoir, Lincolnton, Hickory
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 123B-A
Toward US 321: Lenoir, Lincolnton, Hickory
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 Winston-Salem, NC to Mountain View, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
Statesville
5.3 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 63.9 mi | 1h 12m |
| Salem Parkway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| NC 127 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 321 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodridge Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodridge Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 63.9 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Mountain View, NC.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Marshall Street South
302 ft
·
5 sec
·
Marshall Street South
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto US 421; US 158; NC 150
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 238
Toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 40 West: Statesville
8
Merge onto I 40
64 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 123B-A
Toward US 321: Lenoir, Lincolnton, Hickory
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 321 South: Lincolnton
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 321 South: Lincolnton
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward US 321 South: Lincolnton
13
Merge onto US 321
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 321
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 42
Toward NC 127
15
Turn right onto NC 127
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
NC 127
16
Turn left onto Woodridge Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Woodridge Drive
17
At end of road, turn left onto Woodridge Circle
460 ft
·
21 sec
·
Woodridge Circle
18
Continue on Woodridge Circle
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
Woodridge Circle
19
Arrive at destination
Woodridge Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.7 mi from Winston-Salem, NC · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.9 miles.
Arriving in Mountain View, NC
The final approach into Mountain View, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.49 one way
$22.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.60 | $27.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.72 | $3.53 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Mountain View, NC
Evening in Mountain View on Thursday
Local time
6:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
30 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
1h 27m 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 Winston-Salem, NC to Mountain View, NC covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Salem Parkway, NC 127. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.7 miles from Winston-Salem, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.49 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 73.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.4 miles (West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Marshall Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Mountain View, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.
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