Distance from Fairplains, North Carolina to Sands, North Carolina

Fairplains Sands
Total Distance
39.1 mi
(62.9 km)
Travel Time
50 minutes

The driving distance from Fairplains, North Carolina to Sands, North Carolina is 39.1 mi (62.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 17.1 mi (27.5 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 50 minutes

We found 3 routes between Fairplains and Sands.

Available Routes

Shortest
US-421 N/U.S. Hwy 421 S and NC-194 N
38.1 mi
61.3 km
50 minutes
Fastest
US-421 N/U.S. Hwy 421 S
39.1 mi
62.9 km
50 minutes
NC-16 N
42.9 mi
69.1 km
57 minutes

Route Directions

Take NC-18 S/Sparta Rd, Sunset Dr, Suncrest Sunset Connector Rd and Congo Rd to US-421 N/U.S. Hwy 421 S in Wilkesboro
8.9 mi
15 min
27.4 mi
30 min
Follow NC-194 N to Ray Brown Rd
2.8 mi
4 min

Route Directions

4 mi
5 min
Take Tumbling Shoals Rd to Old North Carolina 16 S
5 mi
8 min
Take NC-16 N, Idlewild Rd and US-221 N to Ray Brown Rd in Watauga County
33.9 mi
44 min
0 mi
0 min

Route Directions

Take NC-18 S and D St to US-421 N/U.S. Hwy 421 S in Wilkesboro
5.8 mi
11 min
29.5 mi
33 min
Follow NC-194 N to Ray Brown Rd
2.8 mi
4 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Fairplains, North Carolina to Sands, North Carolina covers 38.1 miles (61 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 50 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (38-43 miles / 61-69 km). The primary route shown here saves 8 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views. During evening weekday travel, expect evening rush hour with average speeds around 43 mph (69 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Fairplains

Starting Point

Millers Creek, North Carolina

39 mi to destination

1 mi
Wilbar, North Carolina

29 mi to destination

1 mi
Parsonville, North Carolina

Traveled 20 mi from origin

1 mi
Pattons Ridge, North Carolina

20 mi to destination

0 mi
Stony Fork, North Carolina

Traveled 29 mi from origin

1 mi
Laxon, North Carolina

10 mi to destination

1 mi
Rutherwood, North Carolina

Traveled 39 mi from origin

1 mi
Sands

Destination