Fort Worth to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

999.4 miles 1608.3 km · straight line
1140.7 miles actual route 1835.7 km · driving distance
20h 27min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Fort Worth to Winston-Salem is 999.4 miles (1608.3 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ENE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1140.7 miles, taking about 20h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 27min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 32min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~26h 35min $137–$399* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 333 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM