Bowling Green, Kentucky to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Winston-Salem is 349.5 miles (562.5 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located E of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 419.4 miles, taking about 8h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bowling Green, Kentucky and Winston-Salem. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.