Leesburg, Virginia to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

254.8 miles 410.1 km · straight line
318.5 miles estimated 512.6 km · driving distance
6h 24min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Leesburg, Virginia from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Leesburg, Virginia to Winston-Salem is 254.8 miles (410.1 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located SW of Leesburg, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 318.5 miles, taking about 6h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Leesburg, Virginia in Virginia and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Leesburg, Virginia 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 Leesburg, Virginia to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 24min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 41min $25–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 5min $38–$111* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leesburg, Virginia & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Leesburg, Virginia
39.12°N, 77.56°W
America/New_York
104m 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 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 97.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients