How far is Charlotte, NC from Lewisville, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Lewisville, NC is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
78.61 mi
01h 36m
Flight
64.65 mi
104.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.65 mi
Kilometers
104.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.61 mi
Kilometers
126.51 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisville
Mon, Apr 20, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Mon, Apr 20, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-20T03:22
Arrive Lewisville
Mon, Apr 20, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
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
Statesville
NC

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

From Charlotte
39.3 mi
00h 48m
To Lewisville
39.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NNW
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 Charlotte and Lewisville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    125 m · 11 sec · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1114 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Mint Street

    140 m · 16 sec · South Mint Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Trade Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Trade Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    699 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 77 North, US 21 North

    921 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I-77 North

    1.3 km · 1 min · I-77 North

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    3.5 mi · 5 min · I-77 North

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    2.7 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  11. 11

    Continue on I 77 North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North

    2.7 mi · 3 min · I 77 North

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North

    2 mi · 2 min · I 77 North

  14. 14

    Continue on I-77 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North

    21.7 mi · 26 min · I-77 North

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Winston-Salem, Asheville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    30.4 mi · 33 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Lewisville, Clemmons

    943 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lewisville Clemmons Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Styers Ferry Road

    561 ft · 19 sec · Styers Ferry Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lewisville Clemmons Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Clemmons Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-77 North
34 mi · 43%
I 40 East
31.6 mi · 40%
I 77 North
6.22 mi · 8%
Lewisville Clemmons Road
5.29 mi · 7%
West Trade Street
0.67 mi · 1%
West 4th Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

30.4 mi · 00h 33m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Statesville
00h 48m from Charlotte
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Lewisville?

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Charlotte and 39.3 miles from Lewisville.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Statesville

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

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

RAIL

Kannapolis

39 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

41 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

58 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Lewisville. Straight-line distance: 64.65 mi (104.04 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Population900,350
Coordinates35.2270900, -80.8431300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Lewisville

#2 Lewisville

Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,369
Coordinates36.0970800, -80.4192200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Lewisville (-80.41922, 36.09708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.97 $21.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.27 $24.54
Premium $4.78 $13.24 $26.47
Diesel $5.62 $15.58 $31.16

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 Charlotte and Lewisville. The current time is 03:22:21.

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.