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

393.5 miles 633.2 km · straight line
472.1 miles estimated 759.8 km · driving distance
9h 30min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Decatur, Alabama from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Decatur, Alabama to Winston-Salem is 393.5 miles (633.2 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ENE of Decatur, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.1 miles, taking about 9h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, Alabama to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 30min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 24min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Decatur, Alabama & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Decatur, Alabama
34.61°N, 86.98°W
America/Chicago
171m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients