San Antonio to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1153.9 miles 1857 km · straight line
1305.3 miles actual route 2100.7 km · driving distance
23h 59min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is San Antonio from Winston-Salem?

The distance from San Antonio to Winston-Salem is 1153.9 miles (1857 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ENE of San Antonio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1305.3 miles, taking about 23h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — San Antonio in Texas 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 59min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 47min $104–$196* Budget
Train ~31h 11min $157–$457* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Antonio & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m 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 385 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM