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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem is 51.24 miles (82.47 km).

Flight distance from Wilkesboro, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is 51.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Wilkesboro, North Carolina to Winston-Salem, North Carolina is: 54.95 miles (88.44 km) by car.

Driving from Wilkesboro to Winston-Salem will take approximately 00 hours 54 minutes.

#1 Wilkesboro

Town in and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina

Population	3430
GPS Coordinates	36°8'45"N 81°9'38"W
Latitude	36.1459600
Longitude	-81.1606400
Altitude	312
Country	United States

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Reynolda House Museum of American Art and the Old Salem Museums & Gardens.

Population	248112
GPS Coordinates	36°5'59"N 80°14'39"W
Latitude	36.0998600
Longitude	-80.2442200
Altitude	293
Country	United States

Starting point in Wilkesboro: West Main Street (-81.160734,36.146126)
Ending point in Winston-Salem: North Main Street (-80.244255,36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time Between Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem

The distance between Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem is 88 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 58 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem. The current time is 18:12:00.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	01 hours 49 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	01 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 05 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 41 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.34 liters (1.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wilkesboro to Winston-Salem is $6.26 (diesel $8.23).

North Carolina gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.23	$3.63	$4.01	$4.24
Total	$6.26	$7.04	$7.78	$8.23

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.