How far is Lake Lure, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Lake Lure, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.3 miles (192 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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 25m.
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 Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Lure and Winston-Salem.
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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
102.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
2800 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
582 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on High Street Southwest
140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Cherry Street South
1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Lure and Winston-Salem.
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
103 mi · 01h 56m
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 Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Lure to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Brookford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Lake Lure and 70.8 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.3 miles (192 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Lure and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Brookford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Lure and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 119.32 mi (192.03 km).
#1 Lake Lure
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 1,153 |
| Coordinates | 35.4279000, -82.2048300 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winston-Salem
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
| Population | 248,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.0998600, -80.2442200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.97 | $43.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.70 | $47.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.90 | $55.79 |
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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