Omaha to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

916.5 miles 1475 km · straight line
1122.5 miles actual route 1806.5 km · driving distance
21h 7min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Omaha to Winston-Salem is 916.5 miles (1475 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ESE of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1122.5 miles, taking about 21h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska 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 Omaha 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 Omaha to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 7min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 20min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~27h 27min $135–$393* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m 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 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM