How far is Louisburg, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Louisburg, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.12 mi
02h 07m
Flight
108.48 mi
174.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.48 mi
Kilometers
174.58 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.12 mi
Kilometers
193.31 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 PM EDT
Return by in Louisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisburg
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Winston-Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mebane
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States

From Louisburg
58.8 mi
01h 03m
To Winston-Salem
61.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Louisburg and Winston-Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisburg and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on West Nash Street

    13 m · 6 sec · West Nash Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.8 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    70 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Durham Avenue

    5.5 mi · 9 min · North Durham Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisburg and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Durham Avenue
79.9 mi · 66%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 11%
South Main Street
8.46 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.22 mi
West Nash Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Durham Avenue

Keep slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
108.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mebane
01h 03m from Louisburg
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Louisburg and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisburg to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Louisburg and 61.3 miles from Winston-Salem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Louisburg and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Mebane

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mebane and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Carrboro Town Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Carrboro Town Hall

Carrboro , NC
301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mebane.

RAIL

Burlington

15 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

34 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

51 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisburg and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 108.48 mi (174.58 km).

Louisburg

#1 Louisburg

Town in Franklin County, North Carolina

Population3,694
Coordinates36.0990400, -78.3011100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Winston-Salem

#2 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: West Nash Street (-78.301043, 36.099135)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.04 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.59
8.48 gal · 32.08 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.79 $33.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.78 $37.56
Premium $4.78 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $5.62 $23.85 $47.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisburg and Winston-Salem. The current time is 20:29:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.