How far is Cary, NC from Lewisville, NC?

The driving distance from Cary, NC to Lewisville, NC is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
108.24 mi
02h 11m
Flight
94.03 mi
151.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.03 mi
Kilometers
151.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.24 mi
Kilometers
174.2 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisville
Mon, Apr 20, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Cary
Mon, Apr 20, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cary
2026-04-20T03:14
Arrive Lewisville
Mon, Apr 20, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
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 Cary
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
Elon
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Cary
54.1 mi
01h 05m
To Lewisville
54.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
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 Cary and Lewisville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Academy Street

    7 m · 6 sec · North Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road

    625 ft · 19 sec · Chapel Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Harrison Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1937 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Dan K. Moore Frwy.

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

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

    18 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

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

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville

    3269 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lewisville, Clemmons

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewisville, Clemmons, Tanglewood

    54 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Lewisville Clemmons Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Clemmons Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan K. Moore Frwy.
80.1 mi · 74%
I 40 West
18 mi · 17%
US 421 North
3.94 mi · 4%
North Harrison Avenue
3.62 mi · 3%
Lewisville Clemmons Road
2.3 mi · 2%
US 421
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Dan K. Moore Frwy.

Merge slight left onto Dan K. Moore Frwy.

59.8 mi · 01h 09m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elon
01h 05m from Cary
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cary 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 Cary to Lewisville?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Elon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Cary and 54.2 miles from Lewisville.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 $15.13 one way or $30.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elon

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elon.

RAIL

Burlington

6 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

30 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

48 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Lewisville. Straight-line distance: 94.03 mi (151.33 km).

Cary

#1 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population173,587
Coordinates35.7915400, -78.7811200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Lewisville

#2 Lewisville

Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,369
Coordinates36.0970800, -80.4192200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)
End: Lewisville (-80.41922, 36.09708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.46 L · about $15.13
Round trip
$30.26
7.64 gal · 28.92 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.13 $30.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.92 $33.84
Premium $4.78 $18.25 $36.50
Diesel $5.62 $21.48 $42.97

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 Cary and Lewisville. The current time is 03:14:42.

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.