Memphis to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

554.3 miles 892.1 km · straight line
656.8 miles actual route 1057 km · driving distance
12h 3min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Memphis to Winston-Salem is 554.3 miles (892.1 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located E of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 656.8 miles, taking about 12h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis 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 Memphis to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 3min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 28min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~15h 40min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM