Morgantown to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

244.4 miles 393.3 km · straight line
305.5 miles estimated 491.6 km · driving distance
6h 9min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
184° S bearing direction

How far is Morgantown from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Morgantown to Winston-Salem is 244.4 miles (393.3 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located S of Morgantown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 305.5 miles, taking about 6h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Morgantown in West 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Morgantown 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 Morgantown to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 9min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 23min $24–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 51min $37–$107* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Morgantown & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Morgantown
39.63°N, 79.96°W
America/New_York
271m 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 81 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients