Distance from Idlewild, North Carolina to Kalmia, North Carolina
The driving distance from Idlewild, North Carolina to Kalmia, North Carolina is 125.4 mi (201.8 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 54.8 mi (88.3 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 11 minutes
We found 3 routes between Idlewild and Kalmia.
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, US-321 N and I-40 to NC-226 N in McDowell County. Take exit 86 from I-40
Take US-221 N and NC-226 N to US-19E E in Mitchell County
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, US-321 N and I-40 to NC-18 N/S Sterling St in Morganton. Take exit 105 from I-40
Take NC-181 N to US-19E S in Mitchell County
Route Directions
Get on US-74 W/E Independence Blvd/E Independence Fwy from Idlewild Rd
Take I-85 S and US-74 W to NC-226 N in Shelby
Follow NC-226 N to US-19E E in Spruce Pine
Journey Details
Traveling from Idlewild, North Carolina to Kalmia, North Carolina covers 118.6 miles (191 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 21 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (119-125 miles / 191-202 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.
Journey Waypoints
Idlewild
Starting Point
Kalmia
Destination