Lancaster, Ohio to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

280.7 miles 451.8 km · straight line
351 miles estimated 564.8 km · driving distance
7h 4min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
152° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Ohio from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Winston-Salem is 280.7 miles (451.8 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located SSE of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 351 miles, taking about 7h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Lancaster, Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 4min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 29min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 43min $42–$123* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Ohio & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m 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 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients