Smyrna to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

350.6 miles 564.2 km · straight line
420.7 miles estimated 677 km · driving distance
8h 28min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Smyrna from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Smyrna to Winston-Salem is 350.6 miles (564.2 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located E of Smyrna. By car, the driving distance is approximately 420.7 miles, taking about 8h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Smyrna 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 Smyrna and Winston-Salem. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Smyrna to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 28min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 10min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 3min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Smyrna & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Smyrna
35.98°N, 86.52°W
America/Chicago
166m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients