How far is Hopewell, NC from Lake Lure, NC?
The driving distance from Hopewell, NC to Lake Lure, NC is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopewell and Lake Lure.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell and Lake Lure.
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Start on the route
17 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Hollis Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Hollis Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2443 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Henrietta Street
1547 ft · 41 sec · Henrietta Street
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Turn left onto Ellenboro Henrietta Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ellenboro Henrietta Road
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Take the ramp right
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Solon David Smart Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Solon David Smart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
11.4 mi · 12 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 9: Mill Spring, New Prospect, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock
1708 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
12 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopewell and Lake Lure.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
12 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hopewell and Mostly Sunny near Lake Lure.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopewell to Lake Lure?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Rutherfordton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Hopewell and 20.1 miles from Lake Lure.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopewell and Mostly Sunny near Lake Lure.
Stop Ideas Near Rutherfordton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall of Tryon
Town of Rutherfordton
Chesnee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutherfordton.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Lake Lure. Straight-line distance: 26.67 mi (42.92 km).
#1 Hopewell
Hopewell is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3829000, -81.7345400 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Lure
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 1,153 |
| Coordinates | 35.4279000, -82.2048300 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Memorial Highway (-82.204501, 35.427934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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