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

727.1 miles 1170.1 km · straight line
872.5 miles estimated 1404.1 km · driving distance
17h 33min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Springfield, Missouri from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Springfield, Missouri to Winston-Salem is 727.1 miles (1170.1 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located E of Springfield, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 872.5 miles, taking about 17h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Springfield, Missouri in Missouri 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 Springfield, Missouri 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, Missouri to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 33min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 4min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~22h 49min $105–$305* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Springfield, Missouri & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m 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 242 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients