St. Louis to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

573.5 miles 923 km · straight line
688.2 miles estimated 1107.6 km · driving distance
13h 51min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is St. Louis from Winston-Salem?

The distance from St. Louis to Winston-Salem is 573.5 miles (923 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ESE of St. Louis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 688.2 miles, taking about 13h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — St. Louis 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 51min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 37min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~18h 0min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between St. Louis & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m 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 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients