How far is Charlotte, NC from Clinton, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Clinton, NC is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.23 mi
01h 24m
Flight
42.47 mi
68.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.47 mi
Kilometers
68.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.23 mi
Kilometers
88.89 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Sat, May 30, 1:54 PM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Sat, May 30, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-05-30T12:30
Arrive Clinton
Sat, May 30, 1:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Landis
NC

City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Charlotte
27.7 mi
00h 42m
To Clinton
27.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Clinton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Clinton.

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Sugar Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sugar Creek Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Concord

    941 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Julius Chambers Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601 North: Jake Alexandar Boulevard

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 601 North: Salisbury National Cemetery, Veterans Health Administration Medical Center

    63 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jake Alexander Boulevard South

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard South

  8. 8

    Continue on Jake Alexander Boulevard North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jake Alexander Boulevard North

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cherry Hill Road

    2324 ft · 1 min · Cherry Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Point Road

    4.1 mi · 16 min · Point Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Point Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Clinton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Chambers Highway
32.8 mi · 59%
Jake Alexander Boulevard South
4.41 mi · 8%
Point Road
4.06 mi · 7%
South Tryon Street
3.53 mi · 6%
Jake Alexander Boulevard North
1.77 mi · 3%
West Sugar Creek Road
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Julius Chambers Highway

Merge slight left onto Julius Chambers Highway

32.8 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Landis
00h 42m from Charlotte
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charlotte and Chance Rain Showers near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Clinton?

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Landis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Charlotte and 27.6 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charlotte and Chance Rain Showers near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Landis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Landis, 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 Landis.

RAIL

Kannapolis

5 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Salisbury

20 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Charlotte

39 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Lexington

45 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 42.47 mi (68.35 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Population900,350
Coordinates35.2270900, -80.8431300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Clinton

#2 Clinton

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,332
Coordinates35.7568100, -80.4600600
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Clinton (-80.46006, 35.75681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.64 $17.27
Premium $4.78 $9.32 $18.63
Diesel $5.62 $10.97 $21.93

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Clinton. The current time is 12:30:12.

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.