Oklahoma City to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

967.8 miles 1557.6 km · straight line
1123.1 miles actual route 1807.4 km · driving distance
20h 1min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Winston-Salem is 967.8 miles (1557.6 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located E of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1123.1 miles, taking about 20h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 1min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 1min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~26h 1min $135–$393* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m 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 323 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM