How far is it from Lake Lure, NC, to Morganton, NC, ?

The distance between Lake Lure, NC, and Morganton, NC, is 55 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Lure, NC, to Morganton, NC, ?

The drive from Lake Lure, NC, to Morganton, NC, takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Lake Lure, NC, to Morganton, NC, ?

The fastest route from Lake Lure, NC, to Morganton, NC, covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Morganton, NC from Lake Lure, NC?

Morganton, NC lies roughly to the north-east of Lake Lure, NC.

Which towns do you pass between Lake Lure, NC and Morganton, NC?

Towns on the route from Lake Lure, NC to Morganton, NC include Rutherfordton, Marion.

Are there charging stations between Lake Lure, NC and Morganton, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lake Lure, NC to Morganton, NC, including Stuckey's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Catawba Vale Collaborative LLC (150 kW); MORGANTON, NC FAST CHARGER #2 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

Lake Lure, NC Morganton, NC

Distance: 55 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Lake Lure, NC to Morganton, NC takes about 1 h 30 min via I 40. The distance is 55 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lake Lure, NC, Old Fort, NC, Glen Alpine, NC. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 55 mi

1 Depart onto Bald Hill Court 59 yd
2 Turn right onto View Trail 44 yd
3 Turn sharp left onto Horse Trail 110 yd
4 Turn right onto Village Boulevard 30 yd
5 Continue right onto Village Boulevard 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Boys Camp Road 3 mi
7 At end of road, turn left onto Memorial Highway 4 mi
8 Continue left onto Memorial Highway 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto Chimney Rock Road 6 mi
10 Turn left onto McEntire Road 1 mi
11 Continue left onto McEntire Road 2 mi
12 Continue straight onto Freeman Town Road 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn left onto Cove Road 7 mi

14 Continue straight onto Montford Cove Road 5 mi
15 Continue straight onto Sugar Hill Road 153 yd
16 Turn right onto Mud Cut Road 4 mi
17 Continue slightly left onto Mud Cut Road 1 mi
18 Turn left onto US 221 4 mi
19 Take exit right 1 mi
20 Merge slightly left 15 mi
21 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Jamestown Road 2 mi
23 Turn right onto Carbon City Road 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto West Union Street 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Woodland Drive 1 mi
26 Turn right onto Hillside Lane 84 yd
27 Turn left onto Montrose Street 52 yd
28 Arrive right onto Montrose Street

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The return trip from Morganton, NC to Lake Lure, NC covers roughly the same distance, 55 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

13 chargers

Stuckey's - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 121 Parker Padgett Road, Old Fort, NC, 28762250 kW
Catawba Vale Collaborative LLCCCS, CHAdeMO · 96 Commerce Street, Old Fort, NC, 28762150 kW
MORGANTON, NC FAST CHARGER #2CCS, CHAdeMO · 201 N College St, Morganton, NC, 28655150 kW
MORGANTON, NC FAST CHARGER #4CCS, CHAdeMO · 2128 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC, 28655150 kW
Morganton HondaCCS · 1600 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC, 2865560 kW

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Morganton, NC → Elk Park, NC42 mi · 1 h 10 min Morganton, NC → Drexel, NC8 mi · 15 min Morganton, NC → Foothills Regional Airport (MRN)10 mi · 20 min Morganton, NC → Sawmills, NC21 mi · 35 min Morganton, NC → Newland, NC36 mi · 1 h Morganton, NC → Bostic, NC36 mi · 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 4, 2026.

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How far is it from Lake Lure, NC, {fromState} to Morganton, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Lake Lure, NC, {fromState} and Morganton, NC, {toState} is 55 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Lure, NC, {fromState} to Morganton, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Lake Lure, NC, {fromState} to Morganton, NC, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Lake Lure, NC, {fromState} to Morganton, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Lake Lure, NC, {fromState} to Morganton, NC, {toState} covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Morganton, NC from Lake Lure, NC?: Morganton, NC lies roughly to the north-east of Lake Lure, NC.
Which towns do you pass between Lake Lure, NC and Morganton, NC?: Towns on the route from Lake Lure, NC to Morganton, NC include Rutherfordton, Marion.
Are there charging stations between Lake Lure, NC and Morganton, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lake Lure, NC to Morganton, NC, including Stuckey's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Catawba Vale Collaborative LLC (150 kW); MORGANTON, NC FAST CHARGER #2 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

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