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

How far is Frankfort, Kentucky from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Frankfort, Kentucky to Winston-Salem is 293.3 miles (472 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ESE of Frankfort, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.6 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Frankfort, 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 Frankfort, 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.