Bloomington, Indiana to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

403.6 miles 649.5 km · straight line
484.3 miles estimated 779.4 km · driving distance
9h 45min estimated drive time
$47 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
120° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Winston-Salem is 403.6 miles (649.5 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ESE of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 484.3 miles, taking about 9h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 45min $47 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 42min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 16min $58–$170* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients