Elizabethtown to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

329.1 miles 529.7 km · straight line
394.9 miles estimated 635.6 km · driving distance
7h 57min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Elizabethtown from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Elizabethtown to Winston-Salem is 329.1 miles (529.7 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ESE of Elizabethtown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.9 miles, taking about 7h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown 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.

How to Get from Elizabethtown to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 57min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 32min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 33min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabethtown & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m elevation
Winston-Salem
36.10°N, 80.24°W
America/New_York
293m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients