How far is Asheville, NC from Concord, NC?
The driving distance from Asheville, NC to Concord, NC is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Burke County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Asheville and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Asheville and Concord.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Marcellus Street
40 m · 8 sec · Marcellus Street
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Turn right onto Merrimon Avenue
634 ft · 33 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Take the ramp left
786 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Merge slight left
76.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70
873 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Turn straight onto Conover Boulevard East
2967 ft · 1 min · Conover Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Thornburg Drive Southeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · Thornburg Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Mt Olive Church Road
1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Church Road
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Continue on Mount Olive Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Church Road
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Turn right onto Bethany Church Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn left onto NC 16
17.3 mi · 23 min · NC 16
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
1554 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 85 North: Salisbury
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 601 South: Kannapolis, Concord, Downtown
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 601 South: Concord, Downtown
762 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North
3097 ft · 48 sec · Concord Parkway North
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Turn straight onto Church Street North
2.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street North
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Turn right onto Cabarrus Avenue West
995 ft · 40 sec · Cabarrus Avenue West
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Turn left onto Spring Street Southwest
125 m · 11 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Asheville and Concord.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Billy Graham Freeway
Merge slight left
76.7 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Asheville and Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Asheville to Concord?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Icard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Asheville and 78.5 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Asheville and Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Icard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Icard.
Gastonia
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Asheville and Concord. Straight-line distance: 111.73 mi (179.81 km).
#1 Asheville
The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 92,852 |
| Coordinates | 35.6009500, -82.5540200 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Street Southwest (-80.581621, 35.408832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.77 | $45.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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