Lexington, North Carolina to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

90.5 miles 145.7 km · straight line
105.8 miles actual route 170.2 km · driving distance
2h 9min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
91° E bearing direction

How far is Lexington, North Carolina from Raleigh?

The distance from Lexington, North Carolina to Raleigh is 90.5 miles (145.7 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Lexington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 105.8 miles, taking about 2h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lexington, North Carolina and Raleigh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lexington, North Carolina to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 9min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 35min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 3min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, North Carolina & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Lexington, North Carolina
35.82°N, 80.25°W
America/New_York
258m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 275.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM