Houston to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Houston from Winston-Salem?
The distance from Houston to Winston-Salem is 978.8 miles (1575.3 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ENE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1111.7 miles, taking about 20h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Houston 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 Houston 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 326 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
- You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator