How far is Durham, NC from Lewisville, NC?

The driving distance from Durham, NC to Lewisville, NC is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
90.91 mi
01h 50m
Flight
85.25 mi
137.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.25 mi
Kilometers
137.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.91 mi
Kilometers
146.31 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisville
Mon, Apr 20, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Durham
Mon, Apr 20, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-04-20T03:14
Arrive Lewisville
Mon, Apr 20, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durham
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
Sedalia
NC

Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Durham
45.4 mi
00h 55m
To Lewisville
45.5 mi
00h 55m

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
8 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 Durham and Lewisville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    700 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mangum Street

    1691 ft · 48 sec · South Mangum Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jackie Robinson Drive

    65 m · 7 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    154 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    5 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.6 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

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

    18 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

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

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville

    3269 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lewisville, Clemmons

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewisville, Clemmons, Tanglewood

    54 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Lewisville Clemmons Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Clemmons Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham 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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durham Freeway
65.9 mi · 72%
I 40 West
18 mi · 20%
US 421 North
3.94 mi · 4%
Lewisville Clemmons Road
2.3 mi · 3%
South Mangum Street
0.32 mi
US 421
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Durham Freeway

Merge slight left

40.6 mi · 00h 47m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sedalia
00h 55m from Durham
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Durham 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 Durham to Lewisville?

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Durham and 45.5 miles from Lewisville.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sedalia

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 Sedalia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 12.7 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 14.5 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 12.5 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 Sedalia.

RAIL

Burlington

17 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

19 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

37 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

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

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Lewisville. Straight-line distance: 85.25 mi (137.19 km).

Durham

#1 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

Population285,897
Coordinates35.9940300, -78.8986200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Lewisville

#2 Lewisville

Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,369
Coordinates36.0970800, -80.4192200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham (-78.89862, 35.99403)
End: Lewisville (-80.41922, 36.09708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.43
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.71 $25.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.22 $28.43
Premium $4.78 $15.34 $30.67
Diesel $5.62 $18.05 $36.11

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 Durham and Lewisville. The current time is 03:14:43.

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.