How far is Lewisville, NC from Durham, NC?
The driving distance from Lewisville, NC to Durham, NC is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
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 Lewisville and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisville and Durham.
-
1
Start on Lewisville Clemmons Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road
-
2
Continue on Lewisville Clemmons Road
903 ft · 31 sec · Lewisville Clemmons Road
-
3
Turn left
1190 ft · 31 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1.6 km · 2 min
-
6
Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 27 min
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
-
8
Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
9
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on Durham Freeway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Durham Freeway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward Mangum Street, Roxboro Street
156 m · 13 sec
-
13
Continue on Morehead Avenue
854 ft · 29 sec · Morehead Avenue
-
14
Turn left onto South Roxboro Street
1963 ft · 59 sec · South Roxboro Street
-
15
Turn left onto East Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewisville and Durham.
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 East
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
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 Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewisville to Durham?
The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 45.5 miles from Lewisville and 45.7 miles from Durham.
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 5.8 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 3:40 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 Mostly Sunny around Lewisville and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Sedalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sedalia.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewisville and Durham. Straight-line distance: 85.25 mi (137.19 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 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.
| Population | 285,897 |
| Coordinates | 35.9940300, -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.