Nashville to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

364.7 miles 587 km · straight line
444.8 miles actual route 715.8 km · driving distance
8h 12min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Nashville to Winston-Salem is 364.7 miles (587 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located E of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 444.8 miles, taking about 8h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 12min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 50min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~7h 47min $53–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM