Fayetteville, Arkansas to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Winston-Salem is 776.3 miles (1249.3 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located E of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 931.6 miles, taking about 18h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, Arkansas 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.