Auburn, Alabama to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

383.8 miles 617.6 km · straight line
460.5 miles estimated 741.1 km · driving distance
9h 16min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Winston-Salem is 383.8 miles (617.6 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located NE of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 460.5 miles, taking about 9h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama in Alabama and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 16min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 7min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 48min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients