How far is Catawba, NC from Killian Crossroads, NC?
The driving distance from Catawba, NC to Killian Crossroads, NC is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catawba and Killian Crossroads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catawba and Killian Crossroads.
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Start on West Central Avenue
543 ft · 24 sec · West Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
155 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2.5 mi · 4 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Shiloh Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Shiloh Road
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Turn straight onto Buffalo Shoals Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Buffalo Shoals Road
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Turn left onto NC 16
2820 ft · 49 sec · NC 16
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn sharp right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catawba and Killian Crossroads.
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.
Buffalo Shoals Road
Turn straight onto Buffalo Shoals Road
3.53 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Catawba 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 Catawba to Killian Crossroads?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Sherrills Ford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Catawba and 6.6 miles from Killian Crossroads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Catawba and Mostly Sunny near Killian Crossroads.
Stop Ideas Near Sherrills Ford
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 Sherrills Ford.
Kannapolis
Gastonia
Charlotte
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catawba and Killian Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 10.29 mi (16.56 km).
#1 Catawba
Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 627 |
| Coordinates | 35.7073600, -81.0756300 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Killian Crossroads
Killian Crossroads is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5587500, -81.0639700 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Killian Crossroads (-81.06397, 35.55875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
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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