Milwaukee to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

629 miles 1012.3 km · straight line
781.8 miles actual route 1258.2 km · driving distance
15h 12min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Milwaukee to Winston-Salem is 629 miles (1012.3 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located SE of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 781.8 miles, taking about 15h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 12min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 14min $63–$117* Budget
Train ~19h 46min $94–$274* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM