Jackson, Tennessee to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

480.9 miles 774 km · straight line
577.1 miles estimated 928.8 km · driving distance
11h 37min estimated drive time
$56 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Tennessee from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Jackson, Tennessee to Winston-Salem is 480.9 miles (774 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located E of Jackson, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 577.1 miles, taking about 11h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee 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 Jackson, Tennessee 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 Jackson, Tennessee to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 37min $56 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 56min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 2min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Tennessee & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m 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 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients