Detroit to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

455.8 miles 733.6 km · straight line
586.6 miles actual route 944 km · driving distance
11h 12min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Detroit to Winston-Salem is 455.8 miles (733.6 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located SSE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 586.6 miles, taking about 11h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 12min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 26min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~10h 38min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM