Distance from Idlewild, North Carolina to Lexington, North Carolina
The driving distance from Idlewild, North Carolina to Lexington, North Carolina is 72.1 mi (116.1 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 32.2 mi (51.9 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 35 minutes
We found 2 routes between Idlewild and Lexington.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Follow Idlewild Rd and E W.T. Harris Blvd to NC-24 E/NC-27 E/Albemarle Rd
Continue on NC-24 E/NC-27 E to Cabarrus County
Continue on Cold Springs Rd S to State Hwy 49 N/NC-49
Continue on NC-49 to Davidson County
Continue on NC-8 N. Take Becks Church Rd to N Main St in Lexington
Route Directions
Take E W.T. Harris Blvd to I-85 N
Follow I-85 N to Old Union Church Rd in East Spencer. Take exit 79 from I-85 N
Get on I-85 N in Linwood from US-29 N/US-70 E and Old Salisbury Rd/Old US Hwy 29-70 S
Take I-285/US-52 N to I-85BL/US-29 N/US-70 E. Take exit 87 from I-285/I-85BL/US-52 N
Follow I-85BL/US-29 N/US-70 E and W Center St to S Main St in Lexington
Journey Details
Traveling from Idlewild, North Carolina to Lexington, North Carolina covers 62.2 miles (100 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 13 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (62-72 miles / 100-116 km). The primary route shown here saves 23 minutes compared to alternatives.
Journey Waypoints
Idlewild
Starting Point
Lexington
Destination
