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

The driving distance from Rocky Mount, NC to Lewisville, NC is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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
166.24 mi
03h 20m
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
166.24 mi
Kilometers
267.53 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisville
Mon, Apr 20, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Rocky Mount
Mon, Apr 20, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rocky Mount
2026-04-20T03:04
Arrive Lewisville
Mon, Apr 20, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rocky Mount
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
Hillsborough
NC

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From Rocky Mount
83 mi
01h 40m
To Lewisville
83.3 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cokey Road

    130 m · 19 sec · Cokey Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Hill Street

    1351 ft · 43 sec · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arlington Street

    53 m · 4 sec · Arlington Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Arlington Street

    82 m · 7 sec · Arlington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Atlantic Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    945 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.9 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

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

    18 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville

    3269 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Lewisville, Clemmons

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewisville, Clemmons, Tanglewood

    54 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Lewisville Clemmons Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewisville Clemmons Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Miami Boulevard
71.8 mi · 43%
Atlantic Avenue
41.4 mi · 25%
I 40 West
18 mi · 11%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 9%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 3%
US 421 North
3.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Miami Boulevard

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 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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
01h 40m from Rocky Mount
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Rocky Mount and Mostly Sunny near Lewisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Rocky Mount and 83.3 miles from Lewisville.

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 18.9 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough

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 Hillsborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 9.8 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 6.7 mi away

Durham One Call

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 2.5/5 35 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 11.3 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 6.7 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 Hillsborough.

RAIL

Durham

19 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Burlington

30 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

47 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

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

Rocky Mount

#1 Rocky Mount

The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

Population53,689
Coordinates35.9382100, -77.7905300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Lewisville

#2 Lewisville

Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,369
Coordinates36.0970800, -80.4192200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)
End: Lewisville (-80.41922, 36.09708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.2 L · about $23.21
Round trip
$46.42
11.72 gal · 44.4 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.21 $46.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.95 $51.91
Premium $4.78 $28.00 $56.00
Diesel $5.62 $32.96 $65.91

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 Rocky Mount and Lewisville. The current time is 03:04:16.

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.