How far is Lewisville, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?

The driving distance from Lewisville, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.39 mi
03h 21m
Flight
147.31 mi
237.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.31 mi
Kilometers
237.07 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.39 mi
Kilometers
275.83 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rocky Mount
Mon, Apr 20, 5:04 AM EDT
Return by in Lewisville
Mon, Apr 20, 8:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisville
2026-04-20T01:43
Arrive Rocky Mount
Mon, Apr 20, 5:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Carrboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Lewisville
85.6 mi
01h 40m
To Rocky Mount
85.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph W
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lewisville and Rocky Mount.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewisville and Rocky Mount.

  1. 1

    Start on Lewisville Clemmons Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Lewisville Clemmons Road

    903 ft · 31 sec · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1190 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

    1.6 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tarboro Street

    979 ft · 19 sec · Tarboro Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Cokey Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Cokey Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cokey Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewisville and Rocky Mount.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
101 mi · 59%
I 87 North
51 mi · 30%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 6%
Lewisville Clemmons Road
5.27 mi · 3%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 2%
Atlantic Avenue
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrboro
01h 40m from Lewisville
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lewisville and Clear near Rocky Mount.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewisville to Rocky Mount?

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carrboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Lewisville and 85.8 miles from Rocky Mount.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.96 one way or $47.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewisville and Clear near Rocky Mount.

Stop Ideas Near Carrboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carrboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 6 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 7.5 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrboro.

RAIL

Durham

18 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

30 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

36 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

38 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisville and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 147.31 mi (237.07 km).

Lewisville

#1 Lewisville

Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,369
Coordinates36.0970800, -80.4192200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Rocky Mount

#2 Rocky Mount

The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

Population53,689
Coordinates35.9382100, -77.7905300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewisville (-80.41922, 36.09708)
End: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.89 L · about $23.96
Round trip
$47.93
12.1 gal · 45.78 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.96 $47.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.80 $53.59
Premium $4.78 $28.91 $57.81
Diesel $5.62 $34.03 $68.05

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

There is no time difference between Lewisville and Rocky Mount. The current time is 01:43:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.