How far is Lake Lure, NC from Greensboro, NC?
The driving distance from Lake Lure, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Lure and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Lure and Greensboro.
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Start on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chimney Rock Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Chimney Rock Road
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Turn left onto McEntire Road
1.6 km · 1 min · McEntire Road
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Continue on McEntire Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · McEntire Road
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Continue on Freeman Town Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Freeman Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cove Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · Cove Road
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Continue on Montford Cove Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Montford Cove Road
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Continue on Sugar Hill Road
140 m · 8 sec · Sugar Hill Road
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Turn right onto Mud Cut Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Mud Cut Road
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Turn left onto US 221
3.9 mi · 5 min · US 221
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Take the exit right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
126.6 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Freeman Mill Road
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Freeman Mill Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road
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Continue on South Edgeworth Street
1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Lure and Greensboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 221
Merge slight left
127 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Lure and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Lure to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Catawba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Lake Lure and 84.9 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Lure and Mostly Sunny near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Catawba
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catawba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Lure and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 142.44 mi (229.23 km).
#1 Lake Lure
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 1,153 |
| Coordinates | 35.4279000, -82.2048300 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greensboro
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
| Population | 297,878 |
| Coordinates | 36.0726400, -79.7919800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.53 | $47.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.38 | $56.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.41 | $66.81 |
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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