How far is Lewisville, NC from Chapel Hill, NC?
The driving distance from Lewisville, NC to Chapel Hill, NC is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewisville and Chapel Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisville and Chapel Hill.
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Start on Lewisville Clemmons Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road
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Continue on Lewisville Clemmons Road
3 mi · 5 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Mocksville, Tanglewood
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
130.1 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
787 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Merrimon Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn straight
77 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right
1885 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 70 West: Marshall
21.3 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Guntertown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Guntertown Road
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Continue on Chapel Hill Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewisville and Chapel Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
130 mi · 02h 28m
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 Lewisville and Mostly Clear near Chapel Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewisville to Chapel Hill?
The road trip is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Glen Alpine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Lewisville and 86.4 miles from Chapel Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewisville and Mostly Clear near Chapel Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Alpine
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 Glen Alpine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewisville and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 128.39 mi (206.62 km).
#1 Lewisville
Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,369 |
| Coordinates | 36.0970800, -80.4192200 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chapel Hill
Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 63,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.9428800, -82.7087500 |
| Altitude | 658 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.708707, 35.942917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.33 | $54.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.48 | $58.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.70 | $69.40 |
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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