Tuscaloosa to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

461.6 miles 742.8 km · straight line
553.9 miles estimated 891.4 km · driving distance
11h 9min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Tuscaloosa from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Tuscaloosa to Winston-Salem is 461.6 miles (742.8 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located ENE of Tuscaloosa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 553.9 miles, taking about 11h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Tuscaloosa in Alabama 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 Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 9min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 23min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 36min $66–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tuscaloosa & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients