According to Baidu map, it takes 4 hours and 48 minutes to drive from Hugu Lake to Old Town of Lijiang via Lu Ning Highway and Lining Line, with a total length of 2 10. 1km.
You can also ride from Luguhu Town to Old Town of Lijiang via Lu Ning Highway and Lining Line, with a total journey of180km and a total time of 15 hours and 7 minutes.