How far is Lexington, NC from Gastonia, NC?
The driving distance from Lexington, NC to Gastonia, NC is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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 01h 14m.
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.
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
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 Lexington and Gastonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Gastonia.
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Start on South Main Street
1872 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
571 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
64 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 7: East Gastonia
858 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Ozark Avenue
3206 ft · 1 min · East Ozark Avenue
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Continue on East Long Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Long Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1264 ft · 29 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Boulevard
2639 ft · 55 sec · East Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Gastonia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West 5th Avenue
Continue straight
64 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lexington and Mostly Sunny near Gastonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Gastonia?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Kannapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Lexington and 40.1 miles from Gastonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lexington and Mostly Sunny near Gastonia.
Stop Ideas Near Kannapolis
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 Kannapolis.
Kannapolis
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Charlotte
Lexington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Gastonia. Straight-line distance: 65.3 mi (105.09 km).
#1 Lexington
City in and county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 19,141 |
| Coordinates | 35.8240300, -80.2533800 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gastonia
The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina.
| Population | 77,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.2620800, -81.1873000 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Franklin Boulevard (-81.187301, 35.262154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
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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