Distance from Idlewild, North Carolina to Hickory, North Carolina
The driving distance from Idlewild, North Carolina to Hickory, North Carolina is 65 mi (104.7 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 31.5 mi (50.6 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 7 minutes
We found 3 routes between Idlewild and Hickory.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Take US-74 W/E Independence Fwy to I-277 N/NC-16 N. Take exit 242 from US-74 W/E Independence Fwy
Follow I-85 S and US-321 N to 13th St SW in Hickory
Drive to 2nd Ave NW
Route Directions
Get on US-74 W/E Independence Blvd/E Independence Fwy from Idlewild Rd
Take NC-16 N to NC-73 W in Lincoln County. Take the NC-73 exit from NC-16 N
Get on US-321 N
Drive to 2nd Ave NW
Route Directions
Get on US-74 W/E Independence Blvd/E Independence Fwy from Idlewild Rd
Take NC-16 N to Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE in Hickory. Take exit 125 from I-40
Follow Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE and 1st Ave SE to 4th St SW
Journey Details
Traveling from Idlewild, North Carolina to Hickory, North Carolina covers 59.8 miles (96 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 14 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (60-65 miles / 96-105 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.
Journey Waypoints
Idlewild
Starting Point
Hickory
Destination
