How far is Louisburg, NC from Maine, NC?

The driving distance from Louisburg, NC to Maine, NC is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.1 mi
02h 26m
Flight
125.97 mi
202.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.97 mi
Kilometers
202.73 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.1 mi
Kilometers
227.08 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Louisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisburg
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Graham
NC

City in North Carolina

From Louisburg
69.2 mi
01h 13m
To Maine
71.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Louisburg and Maine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisburg and Maine.

  1. 1

    Start on West Nash Street

    13 m · 6 sec · West Nash Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.8 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    70 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Durham Avenue

    5.5 mi · 9 min · North Durham Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Farmington Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    660 ft · 18 sec · Farmington Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Farmington Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road

    1337 ft · 37 sec · Farmington Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisburg and Maine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Durham Avenue
79.9 mi · 57%
I 40 West
32.5 mi · 23%
South Main Street
8.05 mi · 6%
Farmington Road
0.69 mi
Oak Grove Church Road
0.01 mi
West Nash Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Durham Avenue

Keep slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Graham
01h 13m from Louisburg
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Louisburg and Mostly Sunny near Maine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisburg to Maine?

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Graham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Louisburg and 71.8 miles from Maine.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 $19.73 one way or $39.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Louisburg and Mostly Sunny near Maine.

Stop Ideas Near Graham

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 Graham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.3 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 2.3 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Burlington

4 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Durham

45 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

High Point

56 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisburg and Maine. Straight-line distance: 125.97 mi (202.73 km).

Louisburg

#1 Louisburg

Town in Franklin County, North Carolina

Population3,694
Coordinates36.0990400, -78.3011100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: West Nash Street (-78.301043, 36.099135)
End: Oak Grove Church Road (-80.545637, 35.931153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
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.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.85 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.45
9.96 gal · 37.7 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.73 $39.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.06 $44.11
Premium $4.78 $23.79 $47.59
Diesel $5.62 $28.01 $56.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisburg and Maine. The current time is 23:46:32.

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.