How far is Apex, NC from Lewisville, NC?

The driving distance from Apex, NC to Lewisville, NC is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.82 mi
02h 12m
Flight
91.34 mi
146.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.34 mi
Kilometers
146.99 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.82 mi
Kilometers
167.09 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisville
Mon, Apr 20, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Apex
Mon, Apr 20, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apex
2026-04-20T03:21
Arrive Lewisville
Mon, Apr 20, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apex
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
Forest Oaks
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Apex
51.8 mi
01h 06m
To Lewisville
51.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph W
Destination
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Apex and Lewisville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apex and Lewisville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Salem Street

    117 m · 20 sec · North Salem Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saunders Street

    2033 ft · 1 min · Saunders Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Chatham Street

    1652 ft · 44 sec · West Chatham Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hunter Street

    90 m · 9 sec · Hunter Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Williams Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Williams Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 64 West

    1271 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1943 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    25.5 mi · 31 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  10. 10

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

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  14. 14

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

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    18 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville

    3269 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Lewisville, Clemmons

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewisville, Clemmons, Tanglewood

    54 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Lewisville Clemmons Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Clemmons Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apex and Lewisville.

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
33.5 mi · 32%
Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi · 25%
I 40 West
23.8 mi · 23%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 11%
US 421 North
3.94 mi · 4%
Lewisville Clemmons Road
2.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

32.9 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Oaks
01h 06m from Apex
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Apex and Mostly Sunny near Lewisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apex to Lewisville?

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Forest Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Apex and 51.9 miles from Lewisville.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $28.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Apex and Mostly Sunny near Lewisville.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forest Oaks, 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 Forest Oaks.

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

14 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

27 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

48 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apex and Lewisville. Straight-line distance: 91.34 mi (146.99 km).

Apex

#1 Apex

The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population64,388
Coordinates35.7326500, -78.8502900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Lewisville

#2 Lewisville

Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,369
Coordinates36.0970800, -80.4192200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Apex (-78.85029, 35.73265)
End: Lewisville (-80.41922, 36.09708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.87 L · about $14.50
Round trip
$28.99
7.32 gal · 27.74 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.50 $28.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.21 $32.42
Premium $4.78 $17.49 $34.97
Diesel $5.62 $20.58 $41.17

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Apex and Lewisville. The current time is 03:21:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.