Little Rock to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Little Rock from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Little Rock to Winston-Salem is 684.1 miles (1101 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ENE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 821 miles, taking about 16h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas 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 Little Rock 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.