Distance from Idlewild, North Carolina to Sands, North Carolina
The driving distance from Idlewild, North Carolina to Sands, North Carolina is 125.1 mi (201.4 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 55.4 mi (89.2 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 4 minutes
This route includes Toll roads along the way.
We found 3 routes between Idlewild and Sands.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Take US-74 W/E Independence Fwy to I-277 N/NC-16 N. Take exit 242 from US-74 W/E Independence Fwy
Take I-77 N to US-421 N/U.S. Hwy 421 S in Yadkin County. Take exit 73B from I-77 N
Follow US-421 N/U.S. Hwy 421 S to Ray Brown Rd in Watauga County
Route Directions
Take US-74 W/E Independence Fwy to I-277 N/NC-16 N. Take exit 242 from US-74 W/E Independence Fwy
Take I-77 N to US-421 N/U.S. Hwy 421 S in Yadkin County. Take exit 73B from I-77 N
Follow US-421 N/U.S. Hwy 421 S to Ray Brown Rd in Watauga County
Route Directions
Take US-74 W/E Independence Fwy to I-277 N/NC-16 N. Take exit 242 from US-74 W/E Independence Fwy
Follow I-85 S to US-321 N in Granite Falls
Continue on US-321 N. Drive to Ray Brown Rd in Watauga County
Journey Details
Traveling from Idlewild, North Carolina to Sands, North Carolina covers 111 miles (179 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 9 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (111-125 miles / 179-201 km). The primary route shown here saves no time compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views. During evening weekday travel, expect evening rush hour with average speeds around 55 mph (89 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Idlewild
Starting Point
Sands
Destination