Chicago to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

562.3 miles 905 km · straight line
693.8 miles actual route 1116.5 km · driving distance
13h 25min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
133° SE bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Chicago to Winston-Salem is 562.3 miles (905 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located SE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 693.8 miles, taking about 13h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago 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.

How to Get from Chicago to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 25min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 6min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~17h 27min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM