Springfield, Illinois to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

572 miles 920.6 km · straight line
686.4 miles estimated 1104.7 km · driving distance
13h 49min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Illinois from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Springfield, Illinois to Winston-Salem is 572 miles (920.6 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ESE of Springfield, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 686.4 miles, taking about 13h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Illinois in Illinois 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Springfield, Illinois 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 Springfield, Illinois to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 49min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 35min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 58min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Illinois & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients