How far is Coats, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Coats, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.15 mi
01h 57m
Flight
100.28 mi
161.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.28 mi
Kilometers
161.39 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.15 mi
Kilometers
183.7 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Tue, May 26, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Coats
Tue, May 26, 11:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coats
2026-05-26T07:22
Arrive Winston-Salem
Tue, May 26, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coats
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Siler City
NC

Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States

From Coats
57 mi
00h 58m
To Winston-Salem
57.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coats and Winston-Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coats and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    38 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North McKinley Street

    1677 ft · 48 sec · North McKinley Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Stewart Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Stewart Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Leslie Campbell Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue

    50 m · 6 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

    679 ft · 18 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leslie Campbell Avenue

    58 m · 7 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Leslie Campbell Avenue

    2055 ft · 50 sec · Leslie Campbell Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    2737 ft · 1 min · South 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    17.3 mi · 24 min · West Front Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coats and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 38%
West Front Street
17.7 mi · 16%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 12%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 10%
Sanford Bypass
10.4 mi · 9%
I 40 West
5.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Siler City
00h 58m from Coats
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coats and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coats to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Siler City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Coats and 57.2 miles from Winston-Salem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.96 one way or $31.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Coats and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Siler City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Siler City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Siler City.

RAIL

Burlington

41 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

50 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

55 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coats and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 100.28 mi (161.39 km).

Coats

#1 Coats

City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,520
Coordinates35.4079400, -78.6719600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Winston-Salem

#2 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-78.671959, 35.407881)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.25 L · about $15.96
Round trip
$31.93
8.06 gal · 30.5 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.96 $31.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.85 $35.70
Premium $4.78 $19.26 $38.51
Diesel $5.62 $22.66 $45.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Coats and Winston-Salem. The current time is 07:22:57.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.