Lee's Summit to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

798 miles 1284.2 km · straight line
957.5 miles estimated 1541 km · driving distance
19h 16min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Winston-Salem is 798 miles (1284.2 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located E of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 957.5 miles, taking about 19h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 16min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 7min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 3min $115–$335* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m 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 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients