Charlottesville to Winchester, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.4 miles 499.6 km · straight line
388 miles estimated 624.5 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Charlottesville from Winchester, Kentucky?

The distance from Charlottesville to Winchester, Kentucky is 310.4 miles (499.6 km) as the crow flies. Winchester, Kentucky is located W of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia and Winchester, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlottesville and Winchester, Kentucky. 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.

How to Get from Charlottesville to Winchester, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlottesville & Winchester, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Winchester, Kentucky
37.99°N, 84.18°W
America/New_York
303m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients