How far is Brookford, NC from Killian Crossroads, NC?

The driving distance from Brookford, NC to Killian Crossroads, NC is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.16 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.81 mi
30.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.81 mi
Kilometers
30.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.16 mi
Kilometers
37.27 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killian Crossroads
Wed, Apr 15, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Brookford
Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookford
2026-04-15T06:51
Arrive Killian Crossroads
Wed, Apr 15, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Newton
NC

City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States

From Brookford
11.6 mi
00h 17m
To Killian Crossroads
11.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookford and Killian Crossroads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookford and Killian Crossroads.

  1. 1

    Start on 20th Avenue Southwest

    107 m · 16 sec · 20th Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest

    132 m · 10 sec · 2nd Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Brookford Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brookford Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1608 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 10: Newton

    1126 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Sigmon Dairy Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sigmon Dairy Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto McKay Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McKay Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1063 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Smyre Farm Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Smyre Farm Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto NC 16

    6.7 mi · 9 min · NC 16

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    42 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right

    22 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookford and Killian Crossroads.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC 16
8.34 mi · 36%
Brookford Boulevard
5.7 mi · 25%
Smyre Farm Road
3.2 mi · 14%
McKay Road
1.55 mi · 7%
Sigmon Dairy Road
0.7 mi · 3%
NC 10
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NC 16

Turn right onto NC 16

6.72 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 17m from Brookford
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookford and Mostly Sunny near Killian Crossroads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookford to Killian Crossroads?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Brookford and 11.6 miles from Killian Crossroads.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookford and Mostly Sunny near Killian Crossroads.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.

RAIL

Gastonia

45 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

57 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

69 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookford and Killian Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 18.81 mi (30.27 km).

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#1 Brookford

Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population381
Coordinates35.7031900, -81.3478600
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
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#2 Killian Crossroads

Killian Crossroads is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.5587500, -81.0639700
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookford (-81.34786, 35.70319)
End: Killian Crossroads (-81.06397, 35.55875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $4.78 $3.92 $7.84
Diesel $5.62 $4.61 $9.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookford and Killian Crossroads. The current time is 06:51:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.