How far is Charlotte, NC from Clemmons, NC?
The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Clemmons, NC is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Clemmons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Clemmons.
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Start on South Tryon Street
125 m · 11 sec · South Tryon Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1114 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Mint Street
140 m · 16 sec · South Mint Street
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Turn left onto West Trade Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Trade Street
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Turn right
699 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 77 North, US 21 North
921 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-77 North
1.3 km · 1 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
3.5 mi · 5 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
2.7 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Continue on I 77 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2.7 mi · 3 min · I 77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North
2 mi · 2 min · I 77 North
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Continue on I-77 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · I-77 North
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Keep slight right to continue on I-77 North
21.7 mi · 26 min · I-77 North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Winston-Salem, Asheville
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem
2332 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on I 40 East: Winston-Salem
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Harper Road, Tanglewood
1818 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Harper Road
1098 ft · 29 sec · Harper Road
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Turn left onto Clemmons Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Clemmons Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clemmons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Clemmons.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Charlotte and Sunny near Clemmons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Clemmons?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Troutman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Charlotte and 36.7 miles from Clemmons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Sunny near Clemmons.
Stop Ideas Near Troutman
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 Troutman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Clemmons. Straight-line distance: 60.7 mi (97.68 km).
#1 Charlotte
The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
| Population | 900,350 |
| Coordinates | 35.2270900, -80.8431300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clemmons
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 21,089 |
| Coordinates | 36.0215300, -80.3820000 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clemmons (-80.382, 36.02153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
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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