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Winston-Salem → Knoxville

Winston-Salem to Knoxville by train

Knoxville lies 331 km (206 mi) west of Winston-Salem, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 4 h 29 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 404 km (251 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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Winston-SalemKnoxville
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population241,218190,740
Elevation283 m (928 ft)277 m (909 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordUnion StationL&N Station
Postal codes27101–2719937901–37998

Where to book trains from Winston-Salem to Knoxville

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Common questions

How far is Knoxville from Winston-Salem?

331 km (206 mi) in a straight line, west of Winston-Salem; by road roughly 404 km (251 mi).

How long does it take to get from Winston-Salem to Knoxville by train?

About 4 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Winston-Salem and Knoxville?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.