Austin, Texas to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Texas from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Winston-Salem is 1087.2 miles (1749.6 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1240.9 miles, taking about 22h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Winston-Salem. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.