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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elkin and Winston-Salem is 35.15 miles (56.56 km).

Flight distance from Elkin, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is 35.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elkin, North Carolina to Winston-Salem, North Carolina is: 44.55 miles (71.7 km) by car.

Driving from Elkin to Winston-Salem will take approximately 00 hours 48 minutes.

#1 Elkin

Town in Surry and Wilkes counties in North Carolina, United States

Population	4001
GPS Coordinates	36°14'39"N 80°50'54"W
Latitude	36.2443000
Longitude	-80.8484000
Altitude	273
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 Elkin: (-80.848459,36.244403)
Ending point in Winston-Salem: North Main Street (-80.244255,36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time Between Elkin and Winston-Salem

The distance between Elkin and Winston-Salem is 72 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 47 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 Elkin and Winston-Salem. The current time is 14:44:33.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	01 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	01 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 38 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.95 liters (1.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elkin and Winston-Salem.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elkin to Winston-Salem is $5.07 (diesel $6.67).

North Carolina gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.23	$3.63	$4.01	$4.24
Total	$5.07	$5.71	$6.3	$6.67

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elkin 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.