Distance from Houston to Winston-Salem by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Winston-Salem (NC) is 979 miles or 1576 kilometers or 851 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Winston-Salem is 1112 miles (1790 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 133 miles or 214 km.

Flight distance from Houston, TX to Winston-Salem, NC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Winston-Salem is 979 miles or 1576 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Winston-Salem, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Winston-Salem?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Winston-Salem, NC is 2 hours 15 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Winston-Salem Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Winston-Salem, NC
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Winston-Salem, NC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Winston-Salem, North Carolina is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Winston-Salem, NC

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 1112 miles or 1790 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Winston-Salem, NC is 1112 miles or 1790 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Winston-Salem, North Carolina is approximately 1112 miles (1790 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 20 to 21 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Winston-Salem, NC

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Winston-Salem, NC?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Winston-Salem take?
Houston and Winston-Salem are 20 hours 41 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and Winston-Salem

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Winston-Salem (NC) is 1 Hours.
Winston-Salem time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Winston-Salem
2025-12-21, 19:55:32 CST2025-12-21, 20:55:32 EST
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Winston-Salem North Carolina, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Winston-Salem, NC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1112 mi 1790 km 965.66 nmi
Straight line distance 979 mi 1576 km 851 nmi
Difference 133 mi 214 km 114 nmi

Houston Details

Houston is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7''
Latitude29.78574
Longitude-95.38881
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Houston

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Winston-Salem Details

Winston-Salem is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 5' 59.5'' Longitude: W 80° 14' 39.2''
Latitude36.09986
Longitude-80.24422
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Winston-Salem

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Winston-Salem, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 37 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 27 hours 58 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 24 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 22 hours 22 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 20 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 38 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 58 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 55 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 59 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 9 minutes