Columbus, Ohio to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Winston-Salem is 306 miles (492.4 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located SSE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.1 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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.