Kansas City to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

810.6 miles 1304.6 km · straight line
939.9 miles actual route 1512.7 km · driving distance
18h 1min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Kansas City to Winston-Salem is 810.6 miles (1304.6 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located E of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 939.9 miles, taking about 18h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 1min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 37min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~23h 25min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM